Sourcing Manager, Electronics (Starlink)

SpaceX • Redmond, WA

2d • $110,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Starlink Supply Chain team, the Sourcing Manager manages sourcing for electronic components used in Starlink product kits shipped to customers. The role develops and manages domestic and international suppliers and works with suppliers and internal teams to improve cost, quality, and speed of execution. It supports both existing platforms and new product development, from supplier selection and demand planning through contracting and long-term production.

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.
• Experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, master production scheduling, or technical procurement or planning for raw material commodities.
• Able to travel 25% of the work week as needed, including internationally.
• 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 meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the 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 with new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP).
• Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawings, BOMs, and related files.
• Experience driving piece-price and tooling negotiations, maintaining competitive commodity pricing and quality, and pursuing ongoing cost reductions and avoidance initiatives.
• Experience with category management, including category business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies.
• A track record of taking ownership, negotiating preferred pricing, and delivering results.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving, changing environment.
• Strong 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 domestic and international supply bases for electronic components required across 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 deliveries and supplier delivery performance.
• Advise internal engineering customers on recommended suppliers.
• Serve as the supplier interface for RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Monitor global industry trends and technology roadmaps, and partner with design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges.
• Partner with internal resources to drive adoption of low-cost parts and avoid obsolescence.
• Visit supplier facilities and assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity to support contract awards for new product development 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 concerning contract awards, cost reviews, cost-reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.
• Work with supply chain engineers to develop requirements for NPI and production phases.
• Negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX's interests.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for 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 coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Three weeks of accrued paid vacation.
• Ten or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick time for Washington State employees in compliance with state and federal law.
• Company shuttles for round-trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday through Friday.
• Various other discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager