Global Supply Lead: Custom Silicon & Semiconductors

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks vacation

10+ holidays

Shuttle service to Redmond

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Global Supply Manager for Custom Silicon and Semiconductor (Starlink) in Redmond, WA. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier development, and end-to-end supply chain activities to support Starlink programs.

The role requires strong procurement, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and quality teams. The position involves managing a global supplier base, driving cost reductions, and ensuring supply continuity for critical components in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years in supply chain, production, or engineering
• Advanced degree with 4+ years of related experience can substitute for a degree
• 10+ years in supply chain, production, or engineering can substitute for a degree

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate strategic sourcing
• Manage supplier base with a qualified supplier playbook
• Evaluate suppliers on capability, quality, reliability and price competitiveness
• Develop supplier scorecards and report to leadership
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, scope and export compliance
• Execute purchasing transactions and ensure on-time delivery via MRP
• Drive improvements in supplier quality and delivery performance
• Coordinate with engineering to resolve material quality issues
• Align procurement strategies with internal stakeholders

Skills

Supply chain experience

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MRP

ERP systems

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Global Supply Manager for Custom Silicon and Semiconductor (Starlink) in Redmond, WA. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier development, and end-to-end supply chain activities to support Starlink programs.

The role requires strong procurement, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and quality teams. The position involves managing a global supplier base, driving cost reductions, and ensuring supply continuity for critical components in a