Global Supply Manager (Starship Electronics)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX's Supply Chain department supports Starship's mission by building and managing an agile, resilient supply chain. The Global Supply Manager for Starship Electronics develops category sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships and contracts, drives cost reduction and process improvement, and ensures supplier performance meets operational needs. The role is based onsite in Hawthorne, California, and may require domestic and international business travel of up to 50%, as well as extended hours or weekends when needed.

Requirements

One of the following: 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.
Experience must be in one or more of the following areas: engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling.
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business needs, up to 50%.
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
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 with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components.
APICS certification.
Lean Six Sigma certification.
Demonstrated leadership and team-building ability.
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.
Strong customer service skills, commitment to exceptional work, and high self-motivation.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
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 achieve purchasing targets, including optimized payment terms, cash flow objectives, and cost savings.
Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to design strategic sourcing models that maximize value, support business-unit needs, and reduce controllable spend.
Communicate, implement, and enforce compliance with established sourcing strategies.
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 supplier performance, including business results, cost reduction, quality, and on-time performance.
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 interrelationships, applying business judgment to align them with operational needs.
Negotiate to maximize value and cost savings while mitigating risk.
Drive year-over-year cost optimization by identifying and eliminating waste and unnecessary operational usage.
Establish and maintain a roster of preferred suppliers 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 significantly 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.
Various other discounts and perks.
Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.