Manager, Supply Chain (Starship)

SpaceX•Starbase, TX, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Supply Chain at SpaceX is responsible for defining and implementing policies and strategies for near- and mid-term sourcing results. The role makes strategic decisions that impact the department and influence organizations across SpaceX. Success requires strong communication skills, sourcing intuition and best practices, and commodity management experience to grow and mature suppliers into strategic partners. The position manages the Starship Supply Chain Sourcing Managers and Specialists, including team structure, performance, mentorship, and strategic development. It also oversees supplier relationships and development, supplier qualifications and improvement programs, and coordination with Starship teams to address commodity priorities, competitiveness, and supply constraints. The manager monitors KPIs and supply-chain system signals to ensure performance aligns with program targets. This onsite position is based in Starbase, Texas. Travel of up to 50% of the work week may be required, including international travel. Extended hours and weekends may be needed to meet major milestones. The applicant must be able to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral and meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements.

Requirements

Advanced degree and at least 4 years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling; or a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of such experience; or at least 10 years of such experience.
At least 2 years of personnel management experience with formal direct reports.
Must be able to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
Must be able to travel up to 50% of the work week; travel may include international travel.
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones.
Must be onsite in Starbase, Texas; remote work is not considered.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or experience working with aerospace components.
Strong ability to read drawings and blueprints and understand manufacturing complexity.
Experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components.
APICS certification.
Lean Six Sigma certification.
A strong track record of leadership and team building.
Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impact.
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service skills, consistently producing exceptional work, and high self-motivation.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong technical knowledge of current technologies and applications such as MS Office Suite, SQL, and Power BI.
Detail-oriented and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment.
High ethical standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

Manage the Starship team of Supply Chain Sourcing Managers and Specialists, lead and review their work, define team structure, and provide mentorship and strategic development planning for direct reports.
Provide clear team direction aligned with company strategy and priorities.
Hire, develop, and retain talent to meet current and future business needs.
Develop and enhance transactional processes to improve organizational efficiency.
Manage KPIs, including inventory and spend, to match program targets.
Ensure accurate system signals, including demand signals aligned with program rate, bills of materials, and upstream and downstream lead times.
Manage vendor relationships and grow the supply base in alignment with the broader sourcing strategy.
Assess supplier capabilities, technologies, and ability to execute component and assembly manufacturing requirements; manage validation from initial feasibility through full-scale production of transferred work.
Manage supplier improvement programs using Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards, and audits, and drive compliance, systematic problem-solving, and process improvement plans.
Provide program leadership to ensure product quality, delivery, and cost meet business and customer expectations.
Work with Starship teams to prioritize supplier development needs by commodity and improve cost competitiveness or address supply constraints.
Drive supplier selection through robust qualification processes.
Deliver results measured by metrics such as part yield, cost, and defect rate.
Maintain strong relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.