Manager, Supply Chain (Starship)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

1d•$145,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Supply Chain at SpaceX defines and implements policies and strategies to achieve near- and mid-term sourcing results. The role makes strategic decisions that affect the department and influence other SpaceX organizations. It requires strong communication, sourcing judgment, and commodity management experience to help develop suppliers into strategic partners. The position leads sourcing personnel and owns the vision and strategy for assigned categories across new product introduction and production. It drives scalable operational planning and supplier performance, assesses suppliers and their facilities, negotiates long-term contracts, and works with internal stakeholders on supplier requirements and product development. The position is onsite in Hawthorne, California, with travel of up to 50% as needed and long hours and weekends as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, engineering, or master production scheduling; alternatively, 10+ years of experience in one or more of these fields.
At least 3 years of experience in a management role with direct reports.
Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed, up to 50%.
Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed.
Must work onsite in Hawthorne, California; remote work is not considered.
Must meet SpaceX’s stated ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externally.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to suppliers, team members, internal customers, and senior management.
Demonstrated exceptional achievements at SpaceX and/or previous companies executing improvement projects quickly while maintaining product reliability and mission success.
Experience directly negotiating contracts.
Experience sourcing suppliers.
Prior formal people leadership experience.
Organized and self-driven, with the ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of sourcing specialists, sourcing managers, and/or global supply managers to ensure continuity of supply for hardware within the scope of ownership.
Improve, standardize, and scale operational planning, workflow, tools, and resources.
Assess employee performance, provide feedback, facilitate conflict resolution, and address recurring issues through corrective actions, performance improvement plans, or disciplinary means.
Own the vision and strategy for assigned categories through NPI and production, using methods such as cost management, contract negotiations, supplier development and performance management, industry research, and strategic sourcing.
Visit supplier facilities to assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity for contract awards supporting new product development and long-term production.
Conduct supplier analyses covering strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define supplier SLAs and KPIs and evaluate performance, including business outcomes, cost savings, quality, and delivery timeliness.
Present value propositions to SpaceX executives regarding contract awards, cost reviews, cost-reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.
Advise internal customers on design for manufacturability and trade analysis for mechanical components and assemblies, onboarding requirements, and quality.
Ensure suppliers are prepared with the equipment and materials needed to support prototype builds, product development, ramp-up, and production.
Negotiate long-term contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.