Global Harness Sourcing Leader

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Global Supply Manager for the harness/Harness commodity to lead a small team, develop the supplier base, and align sourcing with program priorities. You will partner with engineering and program teams to ensure timely drawings, aggressive schedules, and cost management across wire harnesses, connectors, and mechanical components.

Based in Bastrop, TX, the role emphasizes on-site leadership, negotiation, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced environment supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, or supply chain fields.
• Experience in contract negotiation, material planning, and master production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead a sourcing team of 3 focused on harness commodity with coaching and guidance.
• Develop and manage supply base for wire harnesses, connectors, and mechanical components.
• Coordinate with sub-assembly teams to align schedules and maintain MRP signaling accuracy.
• Partner with program, engineering, and supply chain to guide sourcing decisions for vendors.
• Drive on-time drawing releases and improve BOM communication processes.
• Accelerate hand-carry, expedite, and RFI processes to meet aggressive schedules.
• Create processes to enable timely buying and expediting of components.
• Develop automated Line of Balance tracking tools for materials at vendors.
• Work with suppliers on sourcing and cost management strategies for existing and new products.
• Provide weekly status reporting and communicate program health to leadership.
• Negotiate to maximize value and cost savings while aligning with budgets.
• Research market trends and build strategic supplier partnerships.
• Source and qualify raw materials with engineering and quality teams.
• Coordinate alignment between future designs and supplier roadmaps.
• Develop strategies for harnessing connector change management.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

6+ years experience

Engineering

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Material planning

Supply chain management

Master production scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Global Supply Manager for the harness/Harness commodity to lead a small team, develop the supplier base, and align sourcing with program priorities. You will partner with engineering and program teams to ensure timely drawings, aggressive schedules, and cost management across wire harnesses, connectors, and mechanical components.

Based in Bastrop, TX, the role emphasizes on-site leadership, negotiation, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced environment supporting