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Requirements found

Supply Chain (must) Inventory Logistics Budgeting Negotiation (must) Compliance Marketing Scheduling (must)

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

• Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
• Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs and RFQs
• Manage cost aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts
• Develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis
• Ensure that suppliers are prepared to support all prototype builds with appropriate equipment and material to ensure successful product development, ramp up …
• Drive internal and external process improvements to enhance efficiency and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers
• Develop, manage, and maintain strong supplier partnerships
• Implement analytical data management tools to manage supplier performance
• Ensure all purchased parts are clear to build for all Starshield programs
• Collaboratively work with engineering and production to identify a reliable supply base to support all prototype builds, design changes and production builds.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Starshield's proliferated low-Earth orbit architecture provides inherent resiliency and constant connectivity to on-orbit assets, while SpaceX's proven rapid…” · “Ensure that suppliers are prepared to support all prototype builds with appropriate equipment and material to ensure successful product development, ramp up …” · “Collaboratively work with engineering and production to identify a reliable supply base to support all prototype builds, design changes and production builds.”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on three areas: Earth observatio…” · “Ownerships of end-to-end supply chain responsibilities from sourcing strategies, vendor selection, vendor capacity, contract negotiation, part procurement, d…” · “Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “With the proven ability to iterate rapidly, SpaceX's unique full-stack approach in developing end-to-end systems, from launch vehicles to user terminals, ena…” · “As a member of the Starshield Supply Chain team, you will own the demand planning and strategic sourcing that power the hardware for SpaceX’s next-generation…” · “You’ll drive end-to-end supply chain execution for critical components used both on the satellites and in their production, balancing aggressive cost, qualit…”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “As a member of the Starshield Supply Chain team, you will own the demand planning and strategic sourcing that power the hardware for SpaceX’s next-generation…” · “Our department spans procurement, planning & fulfillment, supplier development & quality, logistics, and inventory.” · “Ownerships of end-to-end supply chain responsibilities from sourcing strategies, vendor selection, vendor capacity, contract negotiation, part procurement, d…”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis” · “Implement analytical data management tools to manage supplier performance” · “Conduct sourcing analysis to formulate a sourcing plan that includes strategic direction, supply roadmaps, price trends, market and industry position, and ri…”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “You’ll drive end-to-end supply chain execution for critical components used both on the satellites and in their production, balancing aggressive cost, qualit…” · “we actively shape them, pushing the industry to higher standards of performance and reliability.” · “Our department spans procurement, planning & fulfillment, supplier development & quality, logistics, and inventory.”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “Ownerships of end-to-end supply chain responsibilities from sourcing strategies, vendor selection, vendor capacity, contract negotiation, part procurement, d…” · “Prepare, issue, and analyze RFx packages, ensuring all commercial terms are agreed upon and documented, using scalable processes for vendor selection, pricin…” · “Be the Starshield “Go to” supply chain resource for engineering and manufacturing stakeholders and determine and execute sourcing strategies to deliver the b…”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “Collaboratively work with engineering and production to identify a reliable supply base to support all prototype builds, design changes and production builds.” · “Ownerships of end-to-end supply chain responsibilities from sourcing strategies, vendor selection, vendor capacity, contract negotiation, part procurement, d…”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Problem solving Supporting
  In the posting: “Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Adaptability and learning Supporting
  In the posting: “Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.

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