Global Sourcing Manager (Starshield)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager for its Starshield project. The successful candidate will oversee sourcing strategies and manage partnerships with suppliers for satellite hardware production. This role requires at least a Bachelor's degree alongside 6+ years of experience in supply chain management. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as a willingness to work onsite without remote options. The salary ranges from $130,000 to $180,000 per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience in supply chain, production, or engineering.
• Ability to work across different time zones and travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing and cost management strategies.
• Manage demand planning for hardware supporting Starshield.
• Liaise with key suppliers for RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Partner with stakeholders for sourcing decisions.
• Drive cost management and supplier process improvements.

Skills

Technical procurement or planning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

6+ years in supply chain or engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

SQL

Access

Job description

GLOBAL SOURCING MANAGER (STARSHIELD)

SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

As a member of the Starshield Supply Chain team you will manage the demand plan and sourcing for hardware used on, and in the making of, the Starshield satellite constellation. Our team moves quickly and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and speed of execution. The functions within the department include procurement, planning, fulfillment, supplier development, quality, logistics, and inventory. This role’s scope will help enable rate production in the satellite factory of the future!

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 Starshield 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 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function; or advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function; or 10+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function in lieu of a degree.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Technical procurement or planning experience with PCB, PCBA, or electrical components.
• Technical procurement, manufacturing, or electronic component and board‑level commodity experience.
• Experience in production purchasing preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications, e.g., MS Office Suite, SQL, Access.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast‑moving and ever‑changing environment.
• Conducts all activities with the highest integrity.
• Previous work experience reading datasheets, drawings, and blueprints.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• May need to work irregular hours with global suppliers in different time zones.
• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed, up to 50%.
• Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed.
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite – remote work not considered.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay range: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. 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, a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to company policy which satisfies or exceeds the law’s accrual, carryover and use requirements.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident, a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, colour, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or who require reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].