Sourcing Manager, Machining & Fabricated Parts (Starship)

Who you are

You have a strong background in supply chain management, particularly in sourcing and procurement, with a focus on machined parts and fabricated components. Your experience includes developing and implementing sourcing strategies that align with business objectives and reduce risks. You excel in building relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring compliance with category strategies while driving cost savings and efficiency. You are skilled in performing quantitative analyses to assess financial impacts and identify opportunities for improvement in sourcing processes. Your ability to communicate effectively and manage projects ensures that you can coordinate with various teams to achieve sourcing goals.

Desirable

Experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industry is a plus, as is familiarity with advanced sourcing techniques and tools. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on achieving results. A background in engineering or technical fields related to machining and fabrication would enhance your ability to understand the complexities of the products you are sourcing.

What you'll do

As a Sourcing Manager at SpaceX, you will be responsible for creating and executing sourcing strategies for assigned categories, focusing on machined parts and fabricated components. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop strategic sourcing models that optimize the value of products and services while ensuring continuous cost reduction. Your role will involve managing supplier relationships, driving compliance with category strategies, and identifying cost reduction projects that align with the company's goals. You will perform advanced quantitative analyses to evaluate the financial impacts of sourcing decisions and work closely with stakeholders to define service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers. Additionally, you will lead initiatives to streamline sourcing processes and enhance supplier performance, contributing to the overall success of SpaceX's supply chain operations.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to advancing space exploration and enabling human life on Mars. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a collaborative environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged, and your contributions will have a direct impact on the future of space travel. Join us in our quest to make life multi-planetary and be part of a team that is shaping the future of humanity in space.