Sourcing Manager (Starship)
Core
Develop supply base, cost strategy, and sourcing plans to scale Starship production and support the mission of enabling human life on Mars.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (aerospace propulsion)
Builds
Raptor engine supply chain, including critical hardware like forgings and complex machined parts
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, logistics optimization, cost negotiation, risk management, inventory health management, new product introduction (NPI) sourcing, make vs buy analysis, supplier financial and operational assessment
Preferred skills
Experience with complex machined components, forgings, or raw materials in aerospace/high-volume manufacturing, reading technical drawings and BOMs, technically driven cost reduction, SQL/Access proficiency
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 maintain lineside inventory health; manage production process or design change cut-ins while balancing NPI risk; mitigate sole/single source risk by developing commodity strategies; provide guidance on design for manufacturability and trade analysis; visit supplier facilities to assess operational capability and award contracts; present commodity roadmaps and supply landscape to internal stakeholders; solve problems to recover from late-breaking changes or shortages
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC