Manager, Starship Indirect Supply Chain

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MANAGER, STARSHIP INDIRECT SUPPLY CHAIN We are a progressive procurement organization pushing the boundaries of traditional procurement reputation and methodologies. We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers. Our organization moves quickly, and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality and delivery. This individual will support indirect supplier management, specifically within categories supporting Starship production such as machinery/equipment, industrial supplies, packaging, raw material, machined parts, and chemicals. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements. Be the voice of reason and push engineering to make sound design decisions that are conducive to a high performing supply plan. Manage contracts to ensure the performance of the supplier to contract obligations and ensure delivery, including expediting as necessary and reacting quickly to demand changes. Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction, and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on-time delivery, and cost savings. Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions, cost improvement and performance for assigned categories. Improve operational efficiency with AI or other productivity enhancing tools to increase the performance of the team and greater organization. Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimizes cost structures, and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on macro market or industry trends. Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues. Execute purchase orders and manage escalation process for “purchase to pay” issues. Oversee talent development; help manage, lead, develop, and mentor related positions while working on critical projects. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: Engineering. Purchasing. Contract negotiation. Material or production planning. Operations or supply chain management. Material cost control. Master production scheduling. 1+ years of experience leading a team with direct reports. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience with indirect procurement, with a significant focus in machinery procurement, consumable supplies management (including VMIs), or operations. Prior experience managing large value contracts/LTA’s with a global supply base. Proven track record of managing a high volume of workload while setting and managing a strategy for your responsible commodities. Exceptional analytical and organizational skills. Experience with SQL and creating and managing dashboards using data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) in business analysis. Experience with utilizing AI workflows to enhance productivity or process automation. Remarkable problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs. Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate with all levels of internal pe…