Sourcing Manager (Starship)
Core
Manage supplier strategies, negotiations, and supply chain operations to support Starship's production and growth.
Role type
Senior sourcing manager (supply chain)
Builds
Starship vehicles and aerospace components
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing
Required skills
supplier negotiation, contract management, cost control, inventory planning, supplier development, risk mitigation, make vs buy strategy, MRP planning, commodity strategy, facility assessment
Preferred skills
technical procurement, reading engineering drawings, leadership, vendor management, production purchasing, analytical problem solving, SQL/Access, communication
Technologies
MS Office Suite, SQL, Access
Responsibilities
Analyze supplier spend and develop negotiation strategies; implement cost controls; manage work center material health and inventory plans; lead outsourcing projects; negotiate high-value contracts; develop commodity strategies; mitigate single-source risks; visit supplier facilities; execute MRP planning; resolve PO discrepancies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC