Global Supply Manager, Custom Silicon and Semiconductor (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

23h•$135,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Global Supply Manager, you will be part of an agile, yet robust, supply chain team that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, and logistics and inventory. SpaceX supply chain plays a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and contribute to making us a multi-planetary species.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function; or advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function; or 10+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function in lieu of a degree
Ability to travel up to 25%
Willingness to communicate outside of work hours
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines
Must be willing to work onsite, remote work not considered
Must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

6+ years procurement experience in Custom Silicon and OSAT (Outsource and Semiconductor Assembly and Test) sourcing
Strong understanding Silicon Foundry and OSAT manufacturing supply chain, global commodity market and pricing trend
Experience in managing product development (EVT), new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP) processes
Experience working with global foundry service vendors (advanced, RF/analog) or OSAT vendors
Technical knowledge in a commodity (e.g. OSAT manufacturing, processes, etc.)
Experienced in sourcing from a global supply base and managing sourcing phases from market research, supplier evaluation and selection, negotiations and supplier onboarding
Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, benchmarking, and negotiations
Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems
Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimize cost structures, and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on macro market or industry trends
Manage the supply base by implementing a precise supplier stratification model and executing on a documented supplier management playbook
Ensure health of supply base by evaluating and selecting suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness and ensure that suppliers meet all critical measures of performance by consistently executing operating and control plans
Analyze supplier operations to assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity for rapid deployment of new product development and long-term production to implement a successful E2E product life cycle management strategy and process
Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance, and other areas as identified
Develop supplier scorecard to measure supplier performance against agreed upon key performance indicators and report findings to leadership
Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements
Push engineering to make sound design decisions that are conducive to a high performing supply plan
Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to determine cause of rejected material and to drive appropriate changes to ensure elimination/reduction of those quality issues
Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, and export compliance
Execute purchasing transactions within scope area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensure delivery with materials requirement planning (MRP) to ensure accurate and complete information at all times
Consult and advise buyers and planners on strategies and tactics to ensure their success and development by providing high-level oversight and support to ensure operational success in tactical procurement execution
Procure passive, active, and electro-mechanical components via material requirements planning (MRP)
Keep up with industry and commodity market trends while developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with major component distributors and manufacturers
Source, support, and drive alternate material and supplier qualification through engineering and quality teams
Coordinate and drive alignment between SpaceX future designs and preferred supplier technology road maps

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
various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law (for employees in Washington State)
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.