Sourcing Manager, Electronics (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Starlink electronics to manage sourcing for electronic components used in Starlink customer product kits. The role develops and manages domestic and international suppliers, supports existing platforms and new product development, and works with suppliers and internal teams to improve cost, quality, and execution speed. The position is based onsite in Redmond, Washington; remote work is not considered. Travel of up to 25% of the work week may be required, including international travel, and extended hours or weekends may be needed to meet major milestones. The manager evaluates demand, manages purchase orders and supplier delivery performance, advises engineering on supplier selection, and coordinates sourcing requests and proposals. The role also assesses supplier operations, financial health, capacity, market position, technology roadmaps, and risk; manages costs against program budgets; presents sourcing and cost proposals to executives; works with supply chain engineers on NPI and production requirements; and negotiates contracts to protect continuity of supply and SpaceX interests. The listed annual pay range is $110,000–$145,000. Total rewards may also include long-term incentives, company stock or stock options, long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an employee stock purchase plan. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k); disability and life insurance; paid parental leave; paid vacation and holidays; Washington State paid sick time; discounts and perks; and weekday shuttles from select Seattle locations to the Redmond office. Applicants must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in one or more of the listed fields, or at least 9 years of experience in one or more of those fields: engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, master production scheduling, or technical procurement or planning involving raw material commodities.
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the work week as needed, including internationally.
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones.
Must work onsite in Redmond, Washington; remote work is not considered.
Must satisfy the stated U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

At least 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 and mass production.
Ability to read technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawings, bills of materials, and related files.
Experience driving piece-price and tooling negotiations, maintaining competitive commodity pricing and quality, and pursuing cost-reduction and avoidance initiatives.
Knowledge of category management, including category business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies.
A proven record of ownership, successful negotiation of preferred pricing, and results delivery.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving and 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 a domestic and international supplier base for electronic components used in Starlink product kits.
Work with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost-management strategies for existing platforms and new product development.
Evaluate demand and place and manage purchase orders according to demand signals.
Track delivery and supplier delivery performance.
Advise internal engineering customers on recommended suppliers.
Serve as the supplier interface for requests for information, proposals, and quotations (RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs).
Monitor global industry trends and technology roadmaps, and partner with design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges.
Visit supplier facilities and assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity to support contract awards and long-term production.
Conduct supplier analysis covering strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk.
Manage costs to align with program budgets.
Present value propositions to executives regarding contract awards, cost reviews, cost-reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.
Work with supply chain engineers to develop requirements for new product introduction and production phases.
Negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests.

Benefits

Potential long-term incentives, including company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Three weeks of paid vacation may accrue.
Ten or more paid holidays per year.
Washington State paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
Various discounts and perks.
Weekday roundtrip company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the Redmond office.