SpaceX
Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink)
SpaceX, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
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SOURCING MANAGER, MECHANICAL COMMODITIES (STARLINK)
The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on our technical and market success, our team will execute large-scale projects that will define the bottom line for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. As SpaceX becomes the overall market leader, it will position us to maximize valuation, fuel growth and ensure achievement.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for the Starlink satellites, satellite subsystems and ground stations Provide weekly team status reporting, escalate to management when necessary Train and mentor, working to ensure that the team is continuously improving Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support capital purchases and production consumables Understand the technical aspects of production equipment to identify opportunities for cost, space, and process optimization and use data analytics to identify and parse process related opportunities Utilize negotiations to maximize value, cost savings and priority in terms of delivery for SpaceX while lowering risk; manage costs to ensure alignment with program budgets Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, and generate capitalization plan based on project timeline focusing on TCO of the categories managed Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories Communicate overall equipment status to the management team including schedules, risks and mitigation actions and respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and architecture Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on time delivery and cost savings Build genuine relationships both internally and externally and drive cross-functional teams to achieve consensus Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues
Basic Qualifications
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
Preferred Skills And Experience
Experience directly negotiating contracts and sourcing global suppliers Experience with sourcing high volume manufacturing commodities (plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die casting, CNC machining, & production tooling) 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 Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency
Additional Requirements
Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed - up to 30% work week travel may be required, including international travel Must be able to work flexible and extended hours and on weekends as needed This position is based in Redmond, WA and requires being onsite
Pay Range
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Sourcing Manager: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Itar Requirements
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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
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Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink)
role at
SpaceX Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink) Join to apply for the
Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink)
role at
SpaceX Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.
SOURCING MANAGER, MECHANICAL COMMODITIES (STARLINK)
The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on our technical and market success, our team will execute large-scale projects that will define the bottom line for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. As SpaceX becomes the overall market leader, it will position us to maximize valuation, fuel growth and ensure achievement.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for the Starlink satellites, satellite subsystems and ground stations Provide weekly team status reporting, escalate to management when necessary Train and mentor, working to ensure that the team is continuously improving Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support capital purchases and production consumables Understand the technical aspects of production equipment to identify opportunities for cost, space, and process optimization and use data analytics to identify and parse process related opportunities Utilize negotiations to maximize value, cost savings and priority in terms of delivery for SpaceX while lowering risk; manage costs to ensure alignment with program budgets Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, and generate capitalization plan based on project timeline focusing on TCO of the categories managed Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories Communicate overall equipment status to the management team including schedules, risks and mitigation actions and respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and architecture Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on time delivery and cost savings Build genuine relationships both internally and externally and drive cross-functional teams to achieve consensus Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues
Basic Qualifications
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
Preferred Skills And Experience
Experience directly negotiating contracts and sourcing global suppliers Experience with sourcing high volume manufacturing commodities (plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die casting, CNC machining, & production tooling) 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 Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency
Additional Requirements
Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed - up to 30% work week travel may be required, including international travel Must be able to work flexible and extended hours and on weekends as needed This position is based in Redmond, WA and requires being onsite
Pay Range
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Sourcing Manager: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Itar Requirements
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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionPurchasing and Supply Chain IndustriesAviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SpaceX by 2x Get notified about new Sourcing Manager jobs in
Redmond, WA . senior sourcing manager (Seattle, WA - U.S.) Seattle, WA $115,600.00-$193,000.00 1 week ago Strategic Sourcing Manager - Custom Mechanicals Redmond, WA $92,000.00-$137,000.00 1 day ago Bellevue, WA $110,500.00-$176,000.00 3 days ago Strategic Sourcing Manager - Custom Mechanicals Seattle, WA $92,000.00-$137,000.00 2 days ago Seattle, WA $126,000.00-$182,125.00 1 week ago Strategic Sourcing Manager, Custom Mechanicals Redmond, WA $116,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week ago Strategic Sourcing Manager, Custom Mechanicals Seattle, WA $116,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week ago Bellevue, WA $101,000.00-$108,000.00 1 month ago Seattle, WA $130,000.00-$135,000.00 3 weeks ago Redmond, WA $110,000.00-$145,000.00 1 week ago Redmond, WA $119,800.00-$258,000.00 10 hours ago Seattle, WA $66,000.00-$141,100.00 2 weeks ago Seattle, WA $124,875.00-$187,313.00 1 week ago Global Supply Manager, Indirect Sourcing (Starlink) Redmond, WA $125,000.00-$180,000.00 2 days ago Strategic Sourcing Manager Restaurant- Hybrid Seattle Kirkland, WA $100,000.00-$135,000.00 6 days ago Sr. Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Shipping - Quality Bellevue, WA $103,900.00-$181,400.00 2 days ago Redmond, WA $110,000.00-$145,000.00 1 week ago Redmond, WA $110,000.00-$145,000.00 1 week ago Bellevue, WA $77,200.00-$141,500.00 6 days ago Senior Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Logistics Seattle, WA $66,000.00-$141,100.00 1 week ago Bellevue, WA $103,900.00-$181,400.00 1 week ago Bellevue, WA $77,200.00-$141,500.00 1 week ago Principal Sourcing Engineer, Director of Silicon Sourcing Redmond, WA $137,600.00-$294,000.00 6 days ago Seattle, WA $154,440.00-$193,050.00 6 days ago Senior Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Innovation Bellevue, WA $103,900.00-$181,400.00 1 week ago Supply Chain Manager, Consumables, Amazon Air Bellevue, WA $77,200.00-$141,500.00 2 weeks ago Senior Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Business Operations We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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