Sourcing Manager, Electronics (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) for Electronic Components required across our Starlink Product kits
• Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
• Evaluate demand while placing and managing purchase orders according to demand signals
• Track delivery and supplier delivery performance
• Provide guidance to internal engineering customers on recommended suppliers to use
• Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
• Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges
• Partner with internal resources to drive adoption of low-cost parts and avoidance of obsolescence
• Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production
• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment
• Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget
• Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues
• Work with supply chain engineers to develop requirements for both NPI and production phases
• Negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests

Qualifications

• 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, Technical procurement or planning experience with raw material commodities
• 6+ years of procurement experience in direct commodity sourcing
• Technical procurement or planning experience with Electronic Components, PCBs, or PCBAs
• Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP)
• Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawing, BOMs and all related files
• Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that SpaceX’s commodity pricing meet best-in-class expectations, while meeting best-in-class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad-hoc price negotiations
• Proven track record of taking ownership, successfully negotiating preferred pricing and driving results
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to travel up to 50% of work week as needed (including international travel)
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
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