Sourcing Manager (Starship Launch Pad)
Core
Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for the Starship Launch Pad program to reduce risk, optimize costs, and ensure supply continuity for critical aerospace components.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Manager (Aerospace/Defense)
Builds
Supply chain for Starship launch vehicles and recovery systems
Domain
Aerospace & Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier selection, cost reduction, market analysis, make vs. buy decisions, RFI/RFP management, master data management, project management, data analysis
Preferred skills
Global supply base management, cross-functional NPI project experience, budget tracking, technical problem solving, SQL/Power BI proficiency
Technologies
Excel, SQL, Power BI
Responsibilities
Create commodity and capital sourcing strategies to reduce risk and enable cost reduction; Evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and price; Execute RFIs and RFPs and manage ongoing contract negotiations; Drive make vs. buy decisions for new products; Benchmark and analyze annual performance metrics against budget; Administer multimillion-dollar contracts involving liability and export compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC