Sourcing Manager, PCB (Starlink)
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We need to parse the posting.
We have:
- Intro about SpaceX and Starlink (maybe "About the role"? Actually the posting includes description of Starlink and role context. Could be "About the role". We'll include that as a section.
- Responsibilities: a list of bullet points (some sentences). We'll extract them.
- Basic Qualifications: list.
- Preferred Skills And Experience: list.
- Additional Requirements: list (travel, hours, location). Might be considered "Requirements" or "Additional Requirements". Could be part of "Requirements". We'll treat as "Requirements" maybe.
- COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: includes Pay Range and benefits details. So we need Pay and Benefits sections. Pay: we have a range. Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, vacation, holidays, sick leave. Also mention long-term incentives, stock, etc. We'll include both Pay and Benefits sections.
- ITAR Requirements: maybe part of Requirements? It's a legal requirement. Could be included under Requirements. But we need to avoid boilerplate EEO etc. We should remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scams etc. The ITAR requirement is substantive; we should keep it. The EEO statement is boilerplate; remove.
- Also note: "Learn more about the ITAR here." maybe a link; we can keep mention but not link? Probably just text.
- Also "SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer;" remove.
- Also "Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan..." remove.
- Also "Learn more about the ITAR here." maybe keep as sentence.
We need to avoid repeating job title as heading. The job title is "SOURCING MANAGER, PCB (STARLINK)". Not to be used as heading.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We'll structure:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
Maybe combine Basic Qualifications and Additional Requirements and ITAR? Could separate into Qualifications and Skills? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we have multiple possible headings. We need to decide which to use based on content. We have: - Basic Qualifications (education/experience) -> could be "Qualifications" - Preferred Skills And Experience -> could be "Skills" - Additional Requirements (travel, hours, location) -> maybe "Requirements" (or could be part of Qualifications). But we already used Qualifications for basic; we could have Requirements for additional (travel, location, ITAR). Let's do:Qualifications
(basic)Skills
(preferred skills)Requirements
(additional requirements: travel, hours, location, ITAR) Then Pay and Benefits. We also might have Schedule? Not mentioned; no schedule specifics. So omit Schedule. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep each bullet point as is. Let's extract content. First, "About the role" paragraph: The intro paragraphs before "Responsibilities". Let's capture: "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. SOURCING MANAGER, PCB (STARLINK) At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class individuals to join our supply chain team and help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of satellites. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, sourcing specialists execute effective creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. The functions within the supply chain management include material requirements planning, delivery management, dock-to-stock coordination, and inventory management. With integration taking place in-house, sourcing specialists are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!" We need to keep that as paragraph(s). Could be one. Ensure we don't repeat job title as heading; but we can keep the mention of job title inside paragraph? It appears in the text: "SOURCING MANAGER, PCB (STARLINK)". The instruction says do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. It doesn't say to remove the job title from paragraph; just not as heading. So we can keep it inside the paragraph. Now Responsibilities: list of bullet points after "Responsibilities". Let's extract each line: - 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 Starlink satellite constellation to enable an accurate demand signal that will enable rate - 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 Note: The second bullet seems truncated: "Pull and aggregate the overall demand picture for hardware used to support the Starlink satellite constellation to enable an accurate demand signal that will enable rate". Probably missing word; but we keep as is. Now Basic Qualifications: list after "Basic Qualifications". It says: "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 in lieu of a degree: 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" We need to preserve each bullet. Could be formatted as
- ... each line.
Now Preferred Skills And Experience: list after that heading.
- Experience with printed circuit board and/or substrate fabrication
- Experience with PCBAs, contract manufacturing, electronic component packaging, and/or managing a technical supply chain
- Experience in managing high-spend portfolios (i.e. $10M+)
- Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders
- Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis
- Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI
- Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel
- 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
- Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency
Now Additional Requirements: after "Additional Requirements". It says:
"May need to work irregular hours with global suppliers in different time zones
Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered"
Also ITAR Requirements paragraph after that: "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."
We should keep that as part of Requirements section.
Now Compensation and Benefits: after "COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:" includes:
"Pay Range Level 3: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00
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 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.
Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law."
We need Pay section: include the pay range and maybe the sentence about determination. Benefits section: include long-term incentives, medical, etc.
We should not include boilerplate like EEO etc. Already removed.
Now we need to output HTML fragment with headings
and content. We'll produce:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Qualifications
- ... ...
Skills
- ... ...
Requirements
- May need to work irregular hours with global suppliers in different time zones
- Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
- Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed
- This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
- 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.