Manager, Semiconductor Sourcing (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

5d•$145,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an experienced leader to own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of leading-edge semiconductor components for Starlink. The role partners directly with design engineering to define commodity strategy, develop multi-year technology roadmaps, maintain the approved vendor list, and secure supply at Starlink’s production scale and pace. The manager leads a sourcing team, negotiates high-value agreements, accelerates delivery, manages inventory across the supply chain, and optimizes cost, quality, speed, and resilience. The position owns category strategy through new product introduction and production, including supplier development and performance management, industry research, cost management, and long-term sourcing. It also involves assessing supplier capabilities and risks, setting and evaluating supplier performance measures with internal stakeholders, presenting recommendations to SpaceX executives, and helping internal customers address design for manufacturability, onboarding, and quality. The role is onsite in Redmond, Washington, and requires travel of up to 50%, as well as long hours and weekends as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, engineering, or master production scheduling; alternatively, at least 10 years of experience in one or more of those areas in lieu of a degree.
At least 3 years of management experience with direct reports.
Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed, up to 50%.
Able to work long hours and weekends as needed.
Able to work onsite in Redmond, Washington; remote work is not considered.
Must meet applicable U.S. Government export authorization 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

Experience sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externally.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to suppliers, team members, internal customers, and senior management.
Demonstrated exceptional achievements at SpaceX and/or previous companies executing improvement projects quickly while maintaining product reliability and mission success.
Experience directly negotiating contracts.
Experience sourcing suppliers.
Prior formal people leadership experience.
Organized and self-driven, with the ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of sourcing specialists, sourcing managers, and/or global supply managers to ensure continuity of supply for hardware within the scope of ownership.
Improve, standardize, and scale operational planning, workflows, tools, and resources.
Assess employee performance, provide positive and constructive feedback, facilitate conflict resolution, and address recurring issues through corrective actions, performance improvement plans, or disciplinary means.
Own the vision and strategy for assigned categories through new product introduction and production, using approaches such as cost management, contract negotiations, supplier development, supplier performance management, industry research, and long-term strategic sourcing.
Visit supplier facilities and assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity to support contract awards for product development and long-term production.
Conduct supplier analysis covering strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define supplier service level agreements and key performance indicators, and evaluate supplier performance on business outcomes, cost savings, quality, and delivery timeliness.
Present value propositions to SpaceX executives concerning contract awards, cost reviews, cost-reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.
Advise internal customers on design for manufacturability and trade analysis for mechanical components and assemblies, onboarding requirements, and quality.
Ensure partners are prepared with appropriate equipment and materials for prototype builds, product development, ramp-up, and production.
Negotiate long-term contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests.

Benefits

Potential 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.
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.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Washington State paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.