Sourcing Manager, AI Satellite Electronics (Starmind)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for its AI Satellite Supply Chain team. The role supports the AI Satellite production facility and is responsible for supply chain strategies and execution that affect program cost, schedule, and performance. The manager partners closely with engineering and manufacturing to meet production goals and supports the development and production flow of AI Satellites. Final integration takes place in-house, allowing sourcing specialists to see their hardware on the factory floor. The role covers connector-related commodities, PCBA and harnessing, and mechanical custom and commercial off-the-shelf hardware. It includes supplier strategy and development, capacity and demand planning, purchase order and invoice issue resolution, supplier delivery and production performance, outsourced fabrication, and contract authorship, negotiation, and management. The posting identifies the position as 100% onsite and based in Redmond, Washington, with travel up to 30% and possible extended hours or weekend work when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 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, 7+ years of experience in one or more of those areas.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving, changing environment.
Ability to prioritize multiple ongoing projects.
Strong track record of achieving results, with wins and impact that can be quantified.
Strong data-analysis skills using Excel, SQL, and Power BI.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of internal personnel.
Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries.
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
Position may require extended hours and/or weekend work when needed.
Position may require travel up to 30%.
Position is 100% onsite in Redmond, Washington.
Must meet the stated U.S. export-regulation 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.
Solid 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 certification.
History of self-learning and applying newly learned tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

Create sourcing strategies for assigned connector suppliers, PCBA, and harnessing, whether consigned or turnkey.
Manage supplier factories through transitions from new product introduction rates to full production rates, including maximum-capacity assessments, capital expenditure and non-recurring engineering reviews and proposals, and supplier production-line site changes to align qualifications and production ramp-up with SpaceX 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 decisions by vendors and senior leadership.
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.
Conduct onsite reviews of vendor capabilities.
Author contract documents in coordination with the legal department.
Manage contracts and supplier performance against contract obligations.
Understand relationships among contracts and terms and apply sound business reasoning to interpret their application to business needs.
Negotiate to maximize value and cost savings while lowering risk.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
Comprehensive 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.
Washington State paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the Redmond office, Monday through Friday.