Global Supply Manager, Raw Materials (Raptor)

About the role

SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes, rates and costs. This position will support all programs at SpaceX including Falcon, Dragon, Raptor, Starship, and Starlink and requires a combination of proven leadership, creativity, and persistence. The role is a technical position focused on vendor development and new product development through to stabilized, high-volume production for metallic raw materials in various alloys (Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Nickel, Titanium, Copper) and forms (plate, sheet, coil, round bars, extrusions, wires).

Responsibilities

• Manage the supply base supporting critical raw material commodities for flight and development programs, emphasizing relationship-building with raw material mills and distributors worldwide.
• Work in a cross-functional team environment, collaborating with internal and external groups to achieve team and company-wide goals.
• Leverage demand forecasts and design releases to ensure the supply base has ample manufacturing capacity and quality yield for aggressive vehicle production ramp-ups.
• Provide guidance to internal procurement staff and engineering customers on design for manufacturability, supply chain optimization, and cost-reduction strategies for raw material commodities.
• Collaborate with engineering on design reviews, suppliers on scorecards/roadmaps, vehicle leads on schedules, and supplier engineering on quality requirements.
• Visit supplier facilities to assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity for rapid deployment of new product development and long-term production, implementing end-to-end product lifecycle management.
• Monitor and manage costs to adhere to project-specific budgets and forecasts, maintaining the cost of the Bill of Materials. Develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis.
• Deliver best-in-class Total Cost Ownership (TCO).
• Install and optimize manufacturing capacity to assure Continuity of Supply (COS).
• Drive suppliers' continuous process improvement to enhance efficiency and implement cost-saving programs.
• Administer moderate to large contracts, independently negotiating supplier contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope, terms, responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, and export compliance.
• Prepare, issue, and analyze RFx packages for one-time and ongoing project requirements.
• Issue purchase orders for SpaceX programs.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and government regulations.

Requirements

• Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience 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; or Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in the same fields; or 10+ years of experience in the same fields.
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the workweek, including international travel.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones.
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite—remote work is not considered.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience sourcing from a global supply base with raw material mills and distributors.
• Experience reading drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerance, preliminary design reviews, and quality documents.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively across multiple programs.
• Prior experience managing large-value contracts or Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) with a global supply base.
• Proven track record of managing a high volume of tactical purchase orders while setting and managing a strategy for commodities.
• Experience identifying and executing an optimized supply chain, including raw material, machining, material processing, inspection, and logistics.
• Technical procurement, New Product Introduction (NPI), production procurement, manufacturing, or design/development experience.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
• Conducts all activities with the highest integrity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount.
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation, accruing paid sick leave, and eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Various discounts and perks.

Pay

Global Supply Manager: $135,000 - $185,000 per year. Your actual level and base salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that may include long-term incentives (company stock or cash awards), discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.