Sourcing Manager, Contract Manufacturing (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimizes cost structures, and proactively ensures continuity of supply per demand
• 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
• Manage the supply base by implementing a precise forecast model and clear-to-build model, including the tier 2~3 supply base of the contract manufacturer
• Oversee contract manufacturer’s day-to-day operations including capacity bring-up, equipment readiness, and material readiness to ensure new product development schedule is on track
• Execute purchasing transactions within scope area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensure delivery with materials requirement planning (MRP) to ensure accurate and complete information at all times
• Oversee contract manufacturer’s procuring components while managing supply shortage and liability risks
• Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier operation, total cost effectiveness, service levels, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance, and other areas as identified
• Develop supplier scorecards to measure supplier performance against agreed upon key performance indicators and report findings to leadership
• Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, and export compliance
• Consult and advise sales and planners on strategic planning, and work with contract manufacturers on developing/expanding capacity to ensure operational success in tactical procurement execution
• Build genuine relationships both internally, externally, and within cross-functional teams to achieve consensus
• Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function OR 9+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function in lieu of a degree
• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function
• 1+ years procurement experience in high volume contract manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of consumer electronic manufacturing supply chain, capex planning, and commercial negotiations
• Experience in managing product development, new product introduction (NPI), and mass production (MP) processes
• Experience working with contract manufacturers
• Broad technical knowledge in mechanicals, SMT, and assembly process
• Sourcing from a global supply base and managing sourcing phases from market research, supplier evaluation and selection, negotiations, and supplier onboarding
• Proven success working on cross-functional, new product introduction projects, cost models, benchmarking, and negotiations
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 40%
• Willingness to communicate outside of work hours
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines
• Willingness to work onsite, remote work not considered