Manager, Semiconductor Sourcing (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

5d•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 manager will partner directly with design engineering to define commodity strategy, develop multi-year technology roadmaps, establish and maintain the approved vendor list, and secure supply at the scale and speed required by Starlink. The role leads a team negotiating high-value agreements, accelerating delivery, actively managing supply-chain inventory, and optimizing cost, quality, speed, and resilience. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader comfortable in ambiguous, high-velocity environments, with strong commercial and technical acumen and a track record of leading teams to excellent results. The position is onsite in Redmond, Washington. Travel for short and extended trips may be required, up to 50%, and long hours and weekends may be required.

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 these areas in lieu of a degree.
At least 3 years of experience in a management role 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-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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.
Direct experience 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 category vision and strategy through new product introduction (NPI) and production, including cost management, contract negotiations, supplier development and 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 new product development and long-term production.
Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define supplier service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs), and evaluate suppliers on business outcomes, cost savings, quality, and delivery timeliness.
Present value propositions to SpaceX executives regarding contract awards, cost reviews, cost-reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.
Guide 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 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 coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Potential accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick time for Washington State employees in compliance with state and federal law.
Various other discounts and perks.
Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.