Sourcing Manager, PCB/PCBA (Starshield)

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 production
• 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

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
• Techical procurement or planning experience with PCB, PCBA, or electrical components

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Technical procurement, manufacturing, or electronic component and board-level commodity experience
• Proven track record of leadership and team-building skills
• Experience in production purchasing preferred
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications, e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, Access, etc.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Conducts all activities with the highest integrity
• Previous work experience reading datasheets, drawings, and blueprints