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SpaceX · 4 hours ago

Sourcing Manager, PCBA (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to enable human life on Mars. The Sourcing Manager for the Starshield project will oversee demand planning and sourcing for hardware used in the Starshield satellite constellation, managing supplier relationships and implementing cost management strategies to ensure project success.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development

Pull and aggregate the overall demand picture for hardware used to support the Starshield satellite constellation to enable an accurate demand signal that will enable rate

Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs and RFQs

Partner with internal stakeholders to run the RFX process and evaluation, then use results to implement a sourcing decision

Manage cost aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts

Develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis

Ensure that suppliers are prepared to support all prototype builds with appropriate equipment and material to ensure successful product development, ramp up and mass production

Drive internal and external process improvements to enhance efficiency and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers

Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues

Develop, manage, and maintain strong supplier partnerships

Implement analytical data management tools to manage supplier performance

Qualification

Technical procurementContract negotiationMaterial planningSupplier managementCost managementAnalytical skillsMS Office SuiteCustomer service skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 7+ 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, Technical procurement or planning experience with PCB, PCBA, or electrical components