Sourcing Manager, AI Satellite Electronics (Starmind)

SpaceX•Bastrop, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for its AI Satellite Supply Chain team, supporting the Bastrop, Texas production facility. The AI Satellite program aims to bring computing to space at global scale. This high-profile, cross-functional role supports the development and production flow of AI Satellites and directly affects program cost, schedule, and performance. The manager will work closely with engineering and manufacturing to develop and execute supply chain strategies that support aggressive production goals. Final integration takes place in-house, allowing sourcing specialists to see their hardware on the factory floor. The role covers sourcing for connector-related commodities, PCBA and harnessing, and custom and commercial-off-the-shelf mechanical hardware. It includes supplier strategy and capacity management, material planning, purchase orders, delivery risk tracking, outsource fabrication, supplier reviews, contract authoring and administration, and negotiations. The position is based in Bastrop, TX and is 100% onsite. It may require extended hours or weekend work when needed and travel up to 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in one or more of engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling; alternatively, at least 7 years of experience in one or more of those areas.
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.
Position may require extended hours and/or weekend work when needed.
Position may require travel up to 30%.
Position is based in Bastrop, TX and is 100% onsite.

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 to a fast-moving, changing environment while prioritizing multiple ongoing projects.
Strong track record of achieving results, with specific wins and quantified impact.
Strong data-analysis skills using Excel, SQL, and Power BI.
Understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines, including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, and sheet-metal fabrication.
Familiarity with common material finishes and coatings, including paint, powder coat, anodize, and heat treatment.
APICS certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of internal personnel.
Ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries, with a 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

Create sourcing strategies for assigned connector suppliers, PCBA, and harnessing, whether consigned or turnkey.
Manage supplier factories to transition from new product introduction rates to full production rates, including capacity assessments, CAPEX and NRE reviews and proposals, and supplier production-line site changes to align qualification and ramp-up with SpaceX production schedules.
Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for assigned categories.
Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material.
Track high-risk components and supplier delivery performance.
Communicate clearly and rapidly to influence vendor and senior leadership decisions.
Interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials.
Create sourcing strategies for custom and commercial-off-the-shelf mechanical hardware.
Develop a preferred supplier network to minimize cost and lead time for fabrication and delivery of parts.
Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency.
Manage outsourced fabrication projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, completion estimates, and vendor performance.
Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities.
Author contract documents in coordination with the legal department.
Manage contracts and ensure suppliers perform their contractual obligations.
Understand interrelationships among contracts and terms, and apply sound business reasoning and creativity to determine how contracts apply to business needs.
Negotiate to maximize value and cost savings while lowering risk.