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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Sourcing Manager (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. The Sourcing Manager will play a critical role in managing an agile supply chain that supports the Starship mission, including procurement, planning, and supplier development.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Contract negotiationSupply chain managementMaterial planningVendor managementTechnical procurementData analysisCustomer serviceLeadership skillsProblem solvingCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

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; or 9+ 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 35% 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