Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Starship)
Core
Own end-to-end procurement and fulfillment of critical mechanical hardware for the Starship program, managing supplier relationships and supply chain continuity.
Role type
Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Mechanical Hardware)
Builds
Precision-machined components, forgings, castings, and complex manufactured parts for Starship production.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Heavy industry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Contract negotiation, Supplier development, Demand forecasting, MRP/ERP systems, Manufacturing process knowledge, Cost analysis, Technical specification interpretation, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
AI tools and LLMs for sourcing, Data analysis (Excel, SQL, Power BI), Supplier qualification, Lead time analysis
Technologies
MRP/ERP systems, Excel, SQL, Power BI
Responsibilities
Quote, negotiate, and place purchase orders for precision-machined components; Forecast demand and evaluate supplier capacity; Track and drive supplier performance on quality, delivery, and cost; Interpret engineering drawings to align with suppliers; Manage design changes to minimize downtime; Solve complex supply chain problems in ambiguous environments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC