Starship Supply Chain Leader

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Starbase, TX seeks a Manager of Supply Chain to lead Starship sourcing, drive strategic supplier partnerships, and manage a high-performing team. You will align procurement, planning, and supplier development with program milestones while enabling cost efficiencies and on-time delivery.

The role requires a strong track record in leadership, change management, and cross-functional collaboration across aerospace components and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 4+ years in purchasing, material planning, or supply chain management.
• 10+ years total experience acceptable with leadership in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience managing direct reports and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Starship Supply Chain Sourcing Managers and Specialists and mentor reports.
• Set strategy and structure for sourcing activities across programs.
• Drive talent development and succession planning.
• Oversee supplier qualification, performance metrics, and cost goals.
• Ensure demand signals, BOM accuracy, and lead times align with program needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize cost, delivery, and quality.
• Interface with Starship teams to prioritize supplier development by commodity.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

People management

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Advanced degree in related field

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

SQL

Power BI

Job description

SpaceX in Starbase, TX seeks a Manager of Supply Chain to lead Starship sourcing, drive strategic supplier partnerships, and manage a high-performing team. You will align procurement, planning, and supplier development with program milestones while enabling cost efficiencies and on-time delivery.

The role requires a strong track record in leadership, change management, and cross-functional collaboration across aerospace components and manufacturing processes.