Manager, Supply Chain (Starship)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

1d•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 organizations across SpaceX. The manager leads a team responsible for continuity of supply and develops SpaceX suppliers into strategic partners, supporting the Starship mission and the company’s growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, engineering, or master production scheduling; alternatively, at least 10 years of experience in one or more of those areas.
At least 3 years of experience in a management role with direct reports.
Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed, up to 50%.
Must be able to work long hours and weekends as needed.
Must be able to work onsite in Hawthorne, California; remote work is not considered.
Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the 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 the ability to present to suppliers, team members, internal customers, and senior management.
Demonstrated exceptional achievements at SpaceX or previous companies in 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 sourcing specialists, sourcing managers, and/or global supply managers to ensure continuity of supply for hardware within the team’s scope.
Improve and standardize operational planning, workflows, tools, and resources to support scalability.
Assess employee performance, provide feedback, facilitate conflict resolution, and address recurring issues through corrective actions, performance improvement plans, or disciplinary measures.
Own the vision and strategy for assigned categories through new product introduction and production, using approaches such as cost management, contract negotiations, supplier development and performance management, industry research, and strategic sourcing.
Visit supplier facilities and assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity to support contract awards for product development and long-term production.
Conduct comprehensive supplier analyses covering strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define supplier service level agreements and key performance indicators, and assess supplier performance across 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’s interests.

Benefits

Potential long-term incentives in the form of 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.
Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation accrual.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.