Sourcing Manager (Starship)
Core
Manage the supply chain for Starship, focusing on supplier negotiation, cost control, and ensuring material availability for production.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Manager (Aerospace Supply Chain)
Builds
Starship rocket components and systems
Domain
Aerospace / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supplier negotiation, contract management, material cost control, production planning, supplier development, risk mitigation, MRP planning, data analysis
Preferred skills
technical procurement, reading engineering drawings, leadership, vendor management, production purchasing, analytical problem solving, SQL/Access proficiency
Technologies
MS Office Suite, SQL, Access
Responsibilities
Analyze supplier spend and develop negotiation strategies, ensure work centers are clear for on-time builds, manage production process changes, negotiate high-value contracts, develop commodity strategies for aerospace components, mitigate sole-source risk, execute MRP planning messages, resolve purchase order discrepancies, analyze procurement data and report metrics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC