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SpaceX · 17 hours ago

Manager, Procurement (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on enabling human life on Mars through advanced technologies. The Manager of Procurement for Starship is responsible for leading the supply chain sourcing team, developing procurement strategies, and managing vendor relationships to ensure efficient operations and product quality.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage the Starship team of Supply Chain Sourcing Managers and Specialists. Lead, direct and review the work of the teams, spending a substantial amount of time conducting people management responsibilities. Responsible for defining the structure of the teams and providing mentorship and strategic development planning for first- and second-level direct reports

Actively and effectively manage the teams by providing clear direction that aligns with the strategy and priorities of the company

Hire, develop and retain top talent to meet current and future business needs

Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction, & courage

Develop and enhance transactional processes to gain organizational efficiency

Manage KPIs, including inventory and spend to match program targets

Ensure accurate system signals, including accuracy of demand signals (so that they match program rate), BOMs, upstream and downstream lead times, etc

Manage vendor relationships and grow the supply base as needed in alignment with the broader team sourcing strategy

Assess supplier capabilities, technologies and their ability to successfully execute component / assembly manufacturing requirements. Manage validation exercises to demonstrate initial feasibility through full-scale production of transferred work

Manage supplier improvement programs. Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards and supplier audits, ensuring supplier compliance while driving systematic problem solving and process improvement plans to deliver value

Provide program leadership necessary to ensure that product quality, delivery, and cost achieve business and customer expectations

Interface with Starship teams to prioritize supplier development needs by commodity to improve cost competitiveness or supply constraints

Drive supplier selection through robust qualification processes

Deliver results as measured by key metrics such as part yield, cost, defect rate, etc

Assertive, optimistic, resilient and welcoming of change

Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together

Proactively contributes to the team

Is self-aware and able to work on own initiative

Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings

Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance

Communicates efficiently across internal and external stakeholders

Diplomatic approach to relationships

Qualification

Supply chain managementContract negotiationLean Six Sigma certificationAPICS certificationTechnical procurementMaterial cost controlOperations managementManufacturing complexityAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceLeadershipCommunication skillsProblem solvingDetail-oriented

Required

Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ 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

Must be able to travel - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travel

Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones

This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State