Manager, Supply Chain (Starship)
Core
Define and implement sourcing strategies and policies to manage an agile supply chain for Starship hardware, ensuring continuity of supply and supplier development.
Role type
Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain
Builds
Hardware components and assemblies for Starship rocket development and production
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Rocketry
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiation, cost management, performance management, risk assessment, NPI planning, category management
Preferred skills
Cross-functional influence, presentation to senior management, rapid improvement execution, mechanical design for manufacturability guidance, long-term contract structuring
Technologies
ERP systems, supply chain planning tools, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Lead a team of sourcing specialists and managers to ensure supply continuity; Drive standardization and scalability of operational planning and workflows; Assess supplier operational capability, financial health, and capacity for contract awards; Collaborate on SLAs and KPIs for suppliers; Present value propositions and cost strategies to executives; Provide guidance on design for manufacturability and trade analysis for mechanical components.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership