Sourcing Manager, Electronics (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is leveraging its experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink provides reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. The Starlink team designs, builds, tests, and operates all parts of the system, including thousands of satellites and consumer antennae. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe. As a member of the Starlink Supply Chain team, you will manage the sourcing for electronics used on our Starlink Product kits that are shipped to customers. Our team moves quickly and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and speed of execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling, Technical procurement or planning experience with raw material commodities

Nice To Haves

6+ years of procurement experience in direct commodity sourcing
Technical procurement or planning experience with Electronic Components, PCBs, or PCBAs
Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP)
Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawing, BOMs and all related files
Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that SpaceX’s commodity pricing meet best-in-class expectations, while meeting best-in-class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad-hoc price negotiations
Address all areas of category management including category business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies
Proven track record of taking ownership, successfully negotiating preferred pricing and driving results
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity

Responsibilities

Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) for Electronic Components required across our Starlink Product kits
Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
Evaluate demand while placing and managing purchase orders according to demand signals
Track delivery and supplier delivery performance
Provide guidance to internal engineering customers on recommended suppliers to use
Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges
Partner with internal resources to drive adoption of low-cost parts and avoidance of obsolescence
Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production
Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment
Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget
Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues
Work with supply chain engineers to develop requirements for both NPI and production phases
Negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests

Benefits

Company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
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