Global Supply Manager, Custom Silicon and Semiconductor (Starlink)

SpaceX • Redmond, WA

2d • $130,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Global Supply Manager for Starlink to help build a competitive advantage through its supply chain. The role focuses on custom silicon and semiconductor sourcing and works across procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, and logistics and inventory. The manager will develop strategic sourcing plans, manage supplier performance and relationships, negotiate contracts, support product development and production, and ensure dependable, cost-effective supply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in a supply chain, production, or engineering function; or an advanced degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or 10+ years of relevant experience 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 work onsite; remote work is not considered.

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of procurement experience in custom silicon and OSAT (Outsource and Semiconductor Assembly and Test) sourcing.
• Strong understanding of silicon foundry and OSAT manufacturing supply chains, global commodity markets, and pricing trends.
• Experience 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, such as OSAT manufacturing and processes.
• Experience sourcing from a global supplier base and managing market research, supplier evaluation and selection, negotiations, and supplier onboarding.
• Proven success on cross-functional new product introduction projects, including cost models, benchmarking, and negotiations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing and 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 in a fast-moving and changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier analysis and develop strategic sourcing plans to identify suitable suppliers, optimize costs, and maintain continuity of supply in response to market and industry trends.
• Manage and stratify the supplier base using a documented supplier management playbook.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and competitiveness, and ensure they meet performance requirements through operating and control plans.
• Assess supplier technical capability, equipment, and capacity to support product development and long-term production across the product life cycle.
• Lead initiatives to improve supplier quality, cost effectiveness, service, coordination, delivery, pricing, lead times, payment terms, and risk compliance.
• Develop supplier scorecards, measure performance against agreed key performance indicators, and report findings to leadership.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, understand their needs, and develop procurement strategies aligned with business requirements.
• Work with engineering to encourage design decisions that support an effective supply plan.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to identify causes of rejected material and implement changes to prevent or reduce quality issues.
• Administer moderate to large contracts and negotiate contract terms, pricing, technical requirements, scope, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, and export compliance.
• Issue purchase orders for SpaceX programs and use material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure accurate information and timely delivery.
• Advise and support buyers and planners on procurement strategies and tactics, providing oversight to support operational success and development.
• Procure passive, active, and electro-mechanical components through MRP.
• Monitor industry and commodity market trends and maintain strategic partnerships with component distributors and manufacturers.
• Source and drive alternate material and supplier qualification with engineering and quality teams.
• Align future SpaceX designs with preferred supplier technology road maps.

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.
• 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 accrued.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick time for employees in Washington State, in compliance with state and federal law.
• Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

What This Job Offers

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