Sourcing Manager (Starship)
Core
Develop supply base, cost strategy, and sourcing plans to scale Starship production for Raptor hardware, primarily forgings and complex machined parts.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (aerospace propulsion)
Builds
Raptor engines and Starship vehicles for multiplanetary human life
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / High-volume manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic technical procurement, supplier development, quality management, cost negotiation, risk management, inventory health management, new product introduction (NPI) planning, make vs buy analysis, supplier financial and operational assessment
Preferred skills
Experience with complex machined components and forgings, aerospace/high-volume manufacturing industry knowledge, reading technical drawings and BOMs, SQL/Access proficiency, executive presentation skills
Technologies
SQL, Access, MS Office Suite
Responsibilities
Analyze supplier spend and capabilities to develop negotiation strategies; monitor and report vendor performance in cost, quality, and delivery; drive fulfillment from vendor base to meet production rates; mitigate sole-source risk and develop commodity strategies; visit supplier facilities to assess capacity and award contracts; provide guidance on design for manufacturability and trade analysis; solve problems to recover from late-breaking changes or shortages; present commodity roadmaps and supply landscape to internal stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC