Global PCB Sourcing Lead

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for PCB components to drive supplier partnerships and cost‑efficient procurement for Starlink hardware. The role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to align sourcing with development timelines and production needs.

The position requires a strong track record in procurement, supply chain planning, and data-driven decision making, with on-site work in Bastrop, TX and occasional travel to coordinate global suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, master production scheduling, or technical procurement for PCB/PCBA/electrical components.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain management

Contract negotiation

Master production scheduling

Technical procurement planning PCB/PC

Cost management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Excel

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for PCB components to drive supplier partnerships and cost‑efficient procurement for Starlink hardware. The role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to align sourcing with development timelines and production needs.

The position requires a strong track record in procurement, supply chain planning, and data-driven decision making, with on-site work in Bastrop, TX and occasional travel to coordinate global suppliers.