Sourcing Manager (Starship)

SpaceX•Starbase, TX, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The SpaceX supply chain department is a critical player in enabling Starship's mission. To capitalize on SpaceX’s technological and market-changing successes, our team will be part of managing an agile yet robust supply chain that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory. SpaceX supply chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet the ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute to making us a multi-planetary species.

Requirements

Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling

Nice To Haves

Technical procurement, manufacturing, and vendor management experience
Experience reading datasheets, drawings, and blueprints
Proven track record of leadership and team building skills
Strong vendor management experience
Experience with contract negotiation
Experience in production purchasing
Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
Knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, Access, etc.)
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Conducts all activities with the highest levels of integrity

Responsibilities

Analyze supplier spend, capacity, and develop overall supplier negotiation and engagement strategies. Implement sustainable cost controls and develop cost reduction improvement plans with suppliers
Ensure work centers are clear to build on time and that lineside health is meeting specifications like sensible min/max/reorder-points that are aligned to the MRP Demand plan
Have extreme ownership of the work center material health overall working closely with production counterparts and engineering to stay on top of start and finish dates, cycle times
Manage production process or design change cut-ins etc.
Solve problems to recover from late breaking changes or shortages. Ensure that the production reality (work center cycle time) is supported by a credible and well-thought out inventory demand-supply plan (vehicle exit rate)
Lead complex outsourcing and cross functional projects
Negotiate high value contracts and independently negotiate contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, and intellectual property with suppliers
Interpret the conditions and terms of contracts including fiscal and legal implications and advises management on all significant procedures and regulations affecting the contract
Act as liaison with external and internal customers on all matters affecting contractual agreements
Develop and lead commodity strategies for sheet metal, raw material, machined parts, hardware, and other aerospace components from cradle to grave
Be the “go to” resource for engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and new product introduction teams when determining best value suppliers, NPI sourcing plans, make vs. buy, should cost, buy complete strategies, and lead times, etc.
Proactively investigate new market trends, supplier roadmaps, and collaborate with engineering on best path from a technology, cost, and supply standpoint
Drive design for manufacturability reviews with support from supplier quality and engineering. Champion value-add and value engineering projects to improve part quality and reduce cost
Mitigate sole/single source risk and ensure continuity of supply. Champion supplier discovery and visit supplier’s facilities to accurately assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity
Proactively update SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
Execute MRP planning messages for production parts including RFQ and PO placements
Resolve purchase order discrepancies and invoice issues
Analyze procurement data and report metrics, produce reports with findings
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and government regulations