Global Supply Manager (Starlink Aviation)

SpaceX • Woodinville, WA

17h • $130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Starlink Aviation team is developing in-flight connectivity solutions for aircraft that connect to the Starlink constellation. The Global Supply Manager manages the supply chain for Starlink products across a variety of airframes and enterprise platforms, helping build an agile, robust supply chain that supports SpaceX’s competitive position. The role works with strategy, planning, engineering, finance, and legal teams, as well as external partners and suppliers, and requires strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

The role develops sourcing strategies for custom parts and assemblies, negotiates agreements and statements of work, defines and improves internal processes, and manages supplier performance. Success requires the ability to work in new and ambiguous environments and solve complex problems with cross-functional stakeholders. The position may require extended hours, nights or weekends as needed, and travel of up to 30% of the work week, including international travel. A valid driver’s license is required.

Requirements

• Advanced degree and 6+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling; OR a bachelor’s degree and 9+ years of such experience; OR 12+ years of such experience.
• Ability to work extended hours and some nights and weekends when needed.
• Ability to travel and communicate outside work hours; up to 30% work-week travel may be required, including international travel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must meet U.S. Government 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.

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of technical procurement experience in electronics or mechanical commodities, preferably in aerospace.
• Experience with international and U.S. domestic suppliers.
• Established relationships and familiarity with aircraft component vendors.
• Knowledge of raw materials, machining, fabrication, PCBA, harnessing, or electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and FAA requirements and experience in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience in product development (EVT), new product introduction (NPI), and mass production (MP).
• Material management and Clear to Build (CTB) proficiency.
• Proven success on cross-functional NPI projects, completing should-cost models, and negotiating.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing and planning functions.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems using risk-based decision-making.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving, changing environment.
• Ability to conduct all activities with the highest level of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders, understand their needs, and create procurement strategies aligned with business requirements.
• Advise engineering on design decisions that support a high-performing supply plan.
• Drive make-versus-buy decisions for new products and execute the strategy through development, qualification, first-article runs, and stable production.
• Manage supplier contracts and performance against contract obligations; ensure delivery, expedite when necessary, and respond to demand changes.
• Maintain accurate and complete master data in MRP and work with cross-functional teams to improve demand-signal accuracy and line of balance with supply.
• Drive projects and practices aligned with Supplier Scorecard measures and leading indicators, including purchase-order acknowledgement, on-time delivery, promise-data usage, and compliance.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality teams on initiatives to improve supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, service levels, coordination, delivery, pricing, lead times, payment, and risk compliance.
• Analyze suppliers and develop strategic sourcing plans that identify suitable suppliers, optimize cost structures, and proactively ensure continuity of supply based on market and industry trends.
• Manage the supply base using a supplier stratification model and documented supplier management playbook.
• Build internal and external relationships and lead cross-functional teams toward effective outcomes for SpaceX.
• Understand manufacturing processes and compliance requirements, identify and implement cost, space, and process optimizations, and use data analytics to identify process opportunities internally and externally.
• Communicate status, schedules, risks, and mitigations to management, and respond to changes in goals, schedules, and architecture.
• Execute purchasing transactions by issuing accurate, timely purchase orders, resolving invoice issues, and ensuring on-time payment.

Benefits

• Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, 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.
• Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation accrual.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior