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SpaceX · 19 hours ago

Global Supply Manager (Starlink)

SpaceX is a company dedicated to enabling human life on Mars through innovative technologies. They are seeking a Global Supply Manager for the Starlink project, responsible for optimizing procurement and delivery of ground infrastructure while cultivating strategic partnerships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will drive performance improvements and manage the regional planning process to align with Starlink's global network strategy.

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Responsibilities

Support and execute long-term agreements with major suppliers by developing creative and flexible contracts
Ensure procurement and delivery of regional ground infrastructure is completed on time and on or under budget
Conduct comprehensive analysis of regional spend, reliability, service, and supplier data to identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive commercial and operational improvements
Develop and own the regional quarterly planning process and budget, including gathering key inputs from planning, engineering, and operations stakeholders
Set and meet aggressive targets for spend/suppliers, speed, and quality in accordance with global and organizational goals
Evaluate major investment decisions and expansion plans in your region and ensure they align with Starlink's global network strategy, optimizing gateway and POP infrastructure for scalability, service reliability, and cost-efficiency
Build cross-functional relationships and drive performance and continuous improvement in team members and processes
Drive improvement, standardization, and scalability of operational planning, workflow, tools, and resources

Qualification

ProcurementSupply chain managementProject managementTechnical aptitudeCritical project executionNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree, OR 4+ years (in lieu of a Bachelor degree) of professional work experience
6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following areas: Hardware or product management, Engineering, Procurement, Supply chain management, Strategy and operations, Technology
Must be willing to work long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines
Willingness to travel to domestic and international ground station sites

Preferred

Experience mentoring or directly managing team members or interns
Demonstrated success in critical multidisciplinary project execution
Self-starting, able to identify areas for improvement with minimal direction
Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills
Experienced negotiator with proven commercial results
Strong technical aptitude to understanding complex contracts/commercials, technical specifications, and physical hardware at sites/datacenters
Experience in presenting to leadership

Benefits

Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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