Sourcing Manager, Mechanical & Optical Commodities (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for mechanical and optical commodities used on Starlink satellites. As part of the Starlink supply chain team, this role manages sourcing across these commodities and works with domestic and international suppliers to support rapid design iteration, cost, quality, and execution speed. The position partners closely with engineering and design teams on existing platforms, new product development, and production scaling. The role must be performed onsite in Redmond, Washington; remote work is not considered. Travel may be required for up to 30% of the work week, and extended hours or weekends may be needed to meet critical deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, or supply chain management; or at least 9 years of such 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 30% of the work week.
Must be able to work onsite in Redmond, Washington; remote work is not considered.
Must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of procurement experience in direct commodity sourcing.
Technical procurement or planning experience with machined, optical, or photonic components.
Experience with new product introduction and mass production.
Ability to read technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawings, bills of materials, and related files.
Proven track record of taking ownership, negotiating preferred pricing, and driving results.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving, 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 that enables rapid design iteration.
Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies for existing platforms and new product development.
Own supply continuity, capacity planning, and production readiness for rapidly scaling programs.
Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, long-term agreements, capacity investments, lead times, and commercial terms to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests.
Monitor global industry trends and technology roadmaps, partnering with design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges.
Partner with engineering teams on new product introduction, design changes, qualification activities, and production transitions.
Build and maintain sourcing strategies, including multi-source development, vertical integration opportunities, and new manufacturing techniques.
Lead executive-level supplier escalations and recovery efforts for quality, delivery, and technical risks.
Develop risk assessments, mitigation plans, and production recovery strategies.
Monitor and improve supplier performance in delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost.
Own hardware end to end, from material readiness for prototype builds through full-rate production.
Manage costs to align with program budgets.
Present value propositions to executives related to contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.
Drive piece-price and tooling negotiations to meet pricing and quality expectations and pursue ongoing cost reduction and avoidance.
Address category management, including category business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies.