Global Harness Sourcing Leader

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX seeks a Global Supply Manager to lead harness sourcing, manage supplier ecosystems, and align with engineering and program priorities. You will drive cost reductions, expedite critical components, and ensure on-time delivery across complex satellite and Starlink programs.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams to optimize BOMs and supplier performance. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, leading a high‑performing team, and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years in engineering, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Experience leading sourcing for interconnects, wire harnesses, or connectors is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, budgeting, and program-alignment skills.
• Expertise in BOM management, drawing releases, and expediting.
• Ability to manage complex development programs with changing BOMs.
• Proven track record of cost reductions and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a sourcing team focused on harness commodity with coaching and strategy.
• Develop and manage supply base for wire harnesses, connectors, mechanical components.
• Coordinate with sub-assembly teams to align schedules and 90% MRP signal accuracy.
• Partner with program, engineering, and supply chain to lead sourcing decisions.
• Drive on-time drawing releases and improve pre-release and risk-buy communication.
• Accelerate hand-carry, expedite, and RFI processes for schedules.
• Create improved processes for connector and mechanical teams to enable timely buying.
• Develop automated Line of Balance tracking tools for materials at vendors.
• Work with suppliers on sourcing and cost management for existing platforms and NPI.
• Provide weekly status reporting and communicate program health to leadership.
• Negotiate to maximize value, delivery priority, and risk reduction within budgets.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking for harness and connector commodities.
• Develop sourcing strategies to reduce risk and improve payment terms and on-time delivery.
• Build relationships and drive cross-functional consensus.
• Present value propositions to executives including cost reviews and awards.
• Stay updated on industry trends and maintain supplier partnerships.
• Drive supplier qualification through engineering and quality teams.
• Coordinate with future designs and supplier technology roadmaps.
• Develop and implement harnessing and change management for connectors.

Skills

Engineering

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Material planning

Operations management

Supply chain management

Cost control

Master production scheduling

Team leadership

NPI mindset

Harness knowledge

BOM management

Drawing releases

Expediting

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MRP systems

Line of Balance tracking tools

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX seeks a Global Supply Manager to lead harness sourcing, manage supplier ecosystems, and align with engineering and program priorities. You will drive cost reductions, expedite critical components, and ensure on-time delivery across complex satellite and Starlink programs.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams to optimize BOMs and supplier performance. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, leading a high‑performing team, and delivering