Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Mechanical (Starship)
Core
Sr. Sourcing Specialist managing mechanical supply chain for Starship, handling procurement, supplier development, and contract management for machined parts and assemblies.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical sourcing specialist
Builds
Starship spacecraft components and systems
Domain
Aerospace / Advanced Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
contract negotiation, supplier network development, demand forecasting, BOM interpretation, vendor performance management, cost analysis, MRP/ERP systems, data analysis (Excel, SQL, PowerBI)
Preferred skills
technical sourcing experience, manufacturing process knowledge (milling, lathing, waterjet, laser cutting), material finishing expertise, complex problem solving
Technologies
MRP, ERP, Excel, SQL, PowerBI
Responsibilities
Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices, forecast demand and manage supply signals, track high-risk components and supplier delivery performance, develop preferred supplier networks, interpret engineering drawings and BOMs, author and manage supplier contracts, negotiate to maximize value and cost savings, perform onsite vendor capability reviews, manage outsourced fabrication projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC