Global Sourcing Manager (Starshield)

United States Digital Space LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options / long-term incentives

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

10+ paid holidays per year

Paid sick leave

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to lead demand planning and hardware sourcing for Starshield satellite production. You will influence suppliers on cost, quality, and speed, coordinating procurement, planning, and supplier development across a fast-moving program.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years in supply chain or related fields, or an advanced degree with 4+ years, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in supply chain, production, or engineering; or advanced degree and 4+ years of experience; or 10+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with PCB/PCBA or electrical components is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies with key suppliers.
• Aggregate demand for hardware to enable accurate demand signals and rate production.
• Manage RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs and run the RFX process to inform sourcing decisions.
• Drive cost reduction, build should-cost models, and support prototype to mass production ramp.
• Present value propositions to executives and maintain supplier partnerships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Fast learner

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

SQL

Access

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 of enability human life on Mars.

GLOBAL SOURCING MANAGER (STARSHIELD)

Starshield leverages the company's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on three areas: Earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. Designed to meet diverse mission requirements, Starshield satellites are capable of integrating a wide variety of payloads, offering unique versatility to users. With the proven ability to iterate rapidly, the company's unique full-stack approach in developing end-to-end systems, from launch vehicles to user terminals, enables the deployment of capabilities at scale with unprecedented speed. Starshield's proliferated low-Earth orbit architecture provides inherent resiliency and constant connectivity to on-orbit assets, while the company's proven rapid launch capability provides expedient and economical access to space.

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. the company 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 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 the company 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, etc.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Excellent customer service 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: Global Sourcing Manager/: $135,000.00 - $185,000.00/per year
• 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 accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, 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 the company’s Affimissive Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail]*.*