Global Supply Manager PCB/PCBA (Starship Electronics)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

1d•$135,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX’s Supply Chain department supports Starship’s mission by building and managing an agile, resilient supply chain. The department’s core functions include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory management. This role develops and implements sourcing strategies for assigned categories, manages supplier and contract performance, pursues cost savings, and supports operational needs. The position is based onsite in Hawthorne, California; remote work is not considered. Domestic and international business travel of up to 50% is required, and extended hours or weekends may be needed. The stated pay range is $135,000 to $200,000. Actual base salary depends on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The total rewards package may also include company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, an employee stock purchase plan, medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts and perks, accrued paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

Requirements

An advanced degree and at least 4 years of experience in one or more of the listed fields; or a bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience; or at least 10 years of experience. Listed fields are engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, and master production scheduling.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally for business needs, up to 50%.
Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
Must meet the stated ITAR eligibility requirement: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or experience with machined metallic components for aerospace, medical, energy, or automotive applications.
Ability to read drawings and specifications and understand manufacturing complexity.
Experience in technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components.
APICS certification.
Lean Six Sigma certification.
Demonstrated leadership and team-building track record.
Strong problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impact.
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service skills, consistently producing exceptional work, and strong self-motivation.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong technical knowledge of current technologies and applications, such as MS Office Suite, SQL, and Power BI.
Detail orientation and ability to respond quickly in a fast-moving, changing environment.
High ethical standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories to minimize risk and meet purchasing targets, including payment terms, cash-flow objectives, and cost savings.
Build relationships with internal stakeholders and design strategic sourcing models that maximize value, support business-unit needs, and reduce controllable spend.
Communicate, implement, and enforce compliance with sourcing strategies.
Plan and execute cost-reduction initiatives, coordinating stakeholders and timelines and reporting progress.
Conduct quantitative and process analyses to assess financial impacts, cost-improvement opportunities, and category performance.
Partner with stakeholders to establish supplier SLAs and KPIs, and track suppliers’ business results, cost reduction, quality, and on-time performance.
Conduct market research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis for assigned categories.
Collaborate with Legal to draft and finalize contract documentation.
Manage contracts to ensure suppliers meet their obligations and performance standards.
Analyze complex contract terms and relationships, applying business judgment to align them with operational needs.
Negotiate to maximize value and savings while mitigating risk.
Drive year-over-year cost optimization by identifying and eliminating waste and unnecessary usage.
Establish and maintain a roster of preferred suppliers for assigned categories.
Design and implement supplier management programs to develop suppliers, drive continuous improvement, and monitor performance and KPIs.
Issue purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for assigned categories.
Lead initiatives to streamline processes and reduce transaction volume for assigned categories.

Benefits

Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Discounts and other perks.
Accrued paid vacation of up to 3 weeks.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.