Global Supply Manager (Starship Electronics)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

1d•$135,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Supply Manager (Starship Electronics) works within SpaceX’s Supply Chain department, supporting Starship’s mission by developing and managing sourcing strategies and supplier relationships. The role focuses on building an agile, resilient supply chain and achieving purchasing targets, including cost savings, optimized payment terms, and cash-flow objectives. The position partners with internal stakeholders and Legal to develop sourcing models, negotiate and manage contracts, measure supplier performance, and implement cost-reduction initiatives. It also includes supplier development, purchase order and invoice issue resolution, market and process analysis, and efforts to streamline procurement activity. The role is based onsite in Hawthorne, California, with domestic and international travel of up to 50% and extended hours or weekends as needed.

Requirements

One of the following qualification pathways: an advanced degree and at least 4 years of experience; a bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience; or at least 10 years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or 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 work onsite in Hawthorne, California; remote work is not considered.

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 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-oriented and able 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 optimized payment terms, cash-flow objectives, and cost savings.
Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to develop strategic sourcing models that maximize value, meet business-unit needs, and reduce controllable spend.
Communicate, implement, and enforce compliance with established sourcing strategies.
Identify, plan, and execute cost-reduction initiatives, coordinating stakeholders, managing timelines, and reporting progress.
Conduct quantitative and process analyses to evaluate financial impacts, identify cost-improvement opportunities, and assess category performance.
Partner with stakeholders to establish supplier SLAs and KPIs and track performance in areas including business results, cost reduction, quality, and on-time delivery.
Perform market research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis for assigned categories.
Collaborate with Legal to draft and finalize contract documentation.
Manage contracts and ensure suppliers meet their obligations and performance standards.
Analyze complex contract terms and relationships and apply business judgment to align them with operational needs.
Negotiate to maximize value and savings while mitigating risk.
Drive year-over-year cost optimization by eliminating waste and unnecessary operational usage.
Establish and maintain preferred-supplier rosters for assigned categories.
Design and implement supplier management programs to develop, improve, and monitor supplier 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 eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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 discounts and perks.
Accrual of three weeks of paid vacation.
Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.