Sourcing Manager, Raw Materials (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

7d•$120,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a Sourcing Manager, Raw Materials for its Starlink program. This high-profile, cross-functional role focuses on Starlink batteries and their constituent raw materials, supporting development and production flow. The manager will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Unit leadership to ensure continuity of supply, deliver sustainable cost improvements, and support company growth and profitability. The role calls for strategic judgment, commercial acumen, and the ability to navigate complex global supply markets while building collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers. The position owns raw-material sourcing strategy and supplier management, and develops category strategies incorporating market intelligence, supplier segmentation, risk management, sustainability initiatives, and total-cost optimization. It leads sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships, delivers procurement value, monitors markets and risks, supports data-driven decisions, and ensures compliance with procurement governance and ethical sourcing standards. The position is onsite in Redmond, Washington; remote work is not considered. Travel may be required for up to 20–50% of the work week, and the employee must be willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed and travel or communicate outside normal work hours. The listed base salary range is $120,000–$175,000. Additional compensation may include company stock or long-term cash awards, potential discretionary bonuses, and the opportunity to purchase stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) plan; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; discounts and perks; up to three weeks of accrued paid vacation; and 10 or more paid holidays per year. Washington employees accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Shuttles run Monday through Friday between select Seattle locations and the Redmond office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, or supply chain management; alternatively, 9 or more years of engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours.
Ability to travel up to 20–50% of the work week.
Must be able to work onsite in Redmond, Washington; remote work is not considered.
Must meet 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 U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MRP or ERP systems and managing bills of materials, work orders, and purchase orders.
Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead-time analysis.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in fast-moving, changing environments.
Ability to prioritize multiple ongoing projects.
Track record of achieving results, with examples of wins and quantified impact.
Strong data-analysis skills using Excel, SQL, and Power BI.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and machines such as mills, lathes, waterjets, laser cutters, and sheet-metal fabrication.
Familiarity with material finishes and coatings, including paint, powder coat, anodize, and heat treatment.
APICS, Six Sigma, or similar certification.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with personnel at all levels.
Ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries.
History of self-learning and applying newly learned tools and techniques.
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.

Responsibilities

Own raw-material strategy, sourcing, and supplier management activities for various raw materials.
Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives, incorporating market intelligence, supplier segmentation, risk management, sustainability initiatives, and total-cost optimization.
Deliver annual procurement value through cost reduction programs, productivity initiatives, risk mitigation, supply assurance, and working-capital improvements.
Monitor global commodity markets, supplier performance, geopolitical developments, and industry trends to identify risks and opportunities.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including market assessments, supplier evaluations, RFQ events, negotiations, and contract awards.
Build relationships with strategic suppliers and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and sustainability performance.
Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, and legal to align sourcing strategies with business requirements and operational needs.
Lead supplier relationship management activities, including executive business reviews, performance scorecards, corrective action plans, and long-term partnerships.
Use spend analytics, market intelligence, and procurement systems to identify sourcing opportunities and support data-driven decisions.
Influence stakeholders and senior leadership by preparing and presenting category strategies, market updates, supplier recommendations, and sourcing outcomes.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, governance requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.

Benefits

Company stock or long-term cash awards may be available as long-term incentives.
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 three weeks of accrued paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick time for Washington State employees, in compliance with state and federal law.
Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office, Monday to Friday.