Global Sourcing Manager (Starshield) - Hawthorne CA

VetJobs; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Global Sourcing Manager (Starshield) to lead supplier engagement, cost management, and strategic sourcing for Starshield hardware. The role requires managing RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and driving cost reductions across prototypes and mass production.

On-site position with up to 50% travel, collaborating with executives and internal teams to ensure robust supplier performance and timely delivery of critical components.

Qualifications

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

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 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

Supplier management

Cost management

Sourcing strategy

RFX process

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

SQL

Access

Job description

Global Sourcing Manager (Starshield)

Starshield leverages SpaceX'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, SpaceX'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 SpaceX's proven rapid launch capability provides expedient and economical access to space.

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 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

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

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

Auto req ID

484967BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay range: Global Sourcing Manager/: $135,000.00 - $185,000.00/per year

Location and Details

• City: Hawthorne
• State: California
• Job category: Technician
• Job Code: Recruiter Recruitment
• Affiliate Sponsor: SpaceX