Sourcing Manager, AI Satellite Electronics (Starmind)

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

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SOURCING MANAGER, AI SATELLITE ELECTRONICS(STARMIND)

One of the company’s most ambitious efforts to date, the AI Satellite program is our solution for bringing compute to space at global scale. The AI Satellite Supply Chain team is seeking a Sourcing Manager to support the Bastrop, TX production facility. To build on our technical momentum, the team will execute large-scale projects that directly impact the program’s cost, schedule, and performance. Department functions include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, inventory management, contract and pricing negotiation, and commodity strategy development.

This is a high-profile, cross-functional role that is essential to enabling the development and production flow of AI Satellites. You will partner closely with engineering and manufacturing to create and execute smart, creative supply chain strategies that meet aggressive production goals. Because final integration happens in-house, sourcing specialists get to see their hardware come to life on the factory floor every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supported commodities include but are not limited toconnectors,pins/contacts, cables/harnesses, back shells, studs, related connector accessories,etc.
• Create sourcing strategies forassignedconnector suppliers, PCBA and Harnessing, whether it’s consigned or turnkey
• Manage supplier base factories to ensure smooth transition from NPI rates to full production rates, including max capacity assessments, CAPEX NRE review and proposals, and manage supplier production line site changes to ensure qualification and upbring align with the company production schedules
• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category
• Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material
• Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance
• Communicate clearly and rapidly to influence decisions of vendors and senior leadership
• Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
• Create sourcing strategies for all mechanical custom and COTS hardware
• Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for the fabrication and delivery of parts
• Supported commodities include but are not limited to machined parts, electromechanical equipment, large machining, finish processes, mechanical assemblies, etc.
• Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency
• Manage outsource fabrication projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and manage vendor performance
• Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities
• Responsible for authoring of contract documents with the legal department
• Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations
• Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment. Capability to prioritize multiple on-going projects
• Strong track record for achieving results; must be able to reference wins and quantify impact
• Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI
• Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, sheet metal fabrication, etc.
• Familiar with common material finishes and coatings, including paint, powder coat, anodize, heat treatment, etc.
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications
• Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel
• Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries. History of self-learning & application of newly learned tools & techniques
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may require extended hours and/or weekend work when needed
• Position may require travel up to 30%
• This position is based in Redmond, WA and is 100% onsite

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 3: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00

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 the company. 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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the the company Redmond of