Sourcing Manager - AI Satellite Electronics (Space Tech)

Spacex; Redmond; On-site; AUD 175,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for AI Satellite Electronics to support the Bastrop/Redmond operations. You will partner with engineering and manufacturing to craft supply chain strategies that align with aggressive production goals and bring hardware to life on the factory floor.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, supplier development, and contract management in a fast-moving space program environment. Onsite in Redmond, WA with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material/production planning, or supply chain management.
• Experience of 7+ years is acceptable in lieu of the 5+ years requirement.
• Strong knowledge of material cost control and master production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for connectors, PCBA, harnessing, and mechanical components.
• Manage supplier base to transition from NPI to production, including capacity assessments and site changes.
• Place POs and resolve blocked invoices; forecast demand and adjust material flow.
• Track supplier delivery performance and communicate with leadership; interpret drawings and BOMs.
• Develop a preferred supplier network to minimize cost and lead times for fabrication and delivery.

Skills

Engineering

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Supply chain

MRP/ERP

Forecasting

Excel

SQL

Power BI

APICS/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MRP/ERP systems

Power BI

SQL

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for AI Satellite Electronics to support the Bastrop/Redmond operations. You will partner with engineering and manufacturing to craft supply chain strategies that align with aggressive production goals and bring hardware to life on the factory floor.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, supplier development, and contract management in a fast-moving space program environment. Onsite in Redmond, WA with travel as needed.