Manager, Starshield Supply Chain
Core
Lead a team of sourcing specialists and managers to plan, source, and fulfill mechanical components for the Starshield satellite constellation, ensuring continuity of supply and driving supplier performance.
Role type
Senior Manager, Supply Chain (Mechanical Components)
Builds
Starshield satellite constellation hardware
Domain
Aerospace / National Security Satellites
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiation, team leadership, cost management, risk assessment, supplier performance management, NPI planning, design for manufacturability guidance
Preferred skills
Cross-organizational influence, rapid execution, long-term contract negotiation, supplier onboarding, people leadership
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead a team of sourcing specialists and managers to ensure continuity of supply for hardware; Drive improvement, standardization, and scalability of operational planning and workflow; Assess employee performance and provide feedback; Own vision and strategy for assigned categories through NPI and production phases; Visit supplier facilities to assess operational capability and award contracts; Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis including risk assessment; Collaborate with stakeholders to define SLAs and KPIs; Present value propositions to executives regarding contract awards and cost strategies; Provide guidance on design for manufacturability and trade analysis; Ensure partners are prepared to support prototype builds and production ramp-up; Negotiate long-term contracts to ensure continuity of supply.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
