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SpaceX · 2 months ago

Sourcing Manager, Indirect Procurement (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $145K/yr

3+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Sourcing Manager in the Starlink Supply Chain team, you will support engineers in sourcing capital equipment and machinery essential for the production of the Starlink Satellite Constellation, while developing strategies to minimize costs and lead times.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for the fabrication and delivery of SpaceX designed equipment and machinery

Create sourcing strategies for assigned category (including equipment, services, and custom parts to reduce risk and meet targets for the purchasing department including, but not limited to, payment terms, cash targets, continuity of supply, and cost savings

Support commodities include equipment for electronics/PCBA production, RF test, environmental test, automation, machining equipment (e.g., CNC mills, lathes, etc.), and related systems

Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency

Manage sourcing for machinery and equipment to support insourcing efforts, including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and managing vendor performance

Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities

Responsible for authoring of contract documents with the legal department

Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations

Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs

Maximize value and cost savings through direct negotiations as well as cost modeling (i.e. Total Cost of Ownership, Should-Cost, etc.)

Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category

Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs

Qualification

Contract negotiationVendor managementSupply chain managementMaterial cost controlManufacturing processesEffective communicationDetail-orientedSelf-motivated

Required

Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling

Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency

Position may require long hours and weekend work when needed

Position may require travel - up to 30%

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment including SMT, microelectronics assembly, RF test systems, environmental test chambers, solar assembly, machining tools, and related technologies

Experience managing procurement for complex insourcing projects with knowledge of international logistics

Strong vendor management experience

Experience with contract negotiation

Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs

Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel

Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment