Manager, Semiconductor Sourcing (Starlink)

SpaceX•Bastrop, TX

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 strategies, develop multi-year technology roadmaps, maintain the approved vendor list, and secure supply at Starlink’s production scale and speed. The role leads a team in negotiating high-value agreements, accelerating deliveries, managing inventory across the supply chain, and optimizing cost, quality, speed, and resilience in a competitive, fast-moving environment. The position owns sourcing categories through new product introduction and production, including cost management, contract negotiations, supplier development and performance management, industry research, and strategic sourcing. The manager evaluates suppliers’ operational capabilities, financial health, capacity, strategic direction, market position, and risks; establishes supplier performance measures with stakeholders; and presents sourcing decisions and critical supply issues to SpaceX executives. The role also guides internal customers on manufacturability, trade-offs, onboarding, and quality, and ensures suppliers are prepared for prototype builds, ramp-up, and production. The position is onsite in Bastrop, Texas, and requires travel for short or extended trips as needed, up to 75%. Long hours and weekend work may be required. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations.

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 management experience with direct reports.
Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed, up to 75%.
Must be able to work long hours and weekends as needed.
Must be able to work onsite in Bastrop, Texas; remote work is not considered.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under export regulations.

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 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 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, 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 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 in 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.