Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Electronics & EMS

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manager of Strategic Sourcing (Starlink) in Redmond, WA to lead a supplier management team focused on electronic and electro‑mechanical components for Starlink hardware.

You will drive commodity strategies, manage a diverse supplier base, and partner with internal teams to align sourcing with product roadmaps. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, supply chain, or business and 7+ years in procurement, with experience in PCBA, EMS, and international suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or business is required.
• 7+ years of procurement or supplier management experience are required.
• Experience with electronic components procurement and PCBA is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead commodity strategy of electronic and electro‑mechanical systems components.
• Manage and develop a sourcing team, including coaching and mentoring.
• Evaluate, assess, develop, and manage the supply base to enable prototype deployment and scalable production.
• Develop and manage purchase plans for part inventory, utilizing MRP.
• Negotiate contracts including pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams on sourcing strategy, market analysis, and supplier roadmaps.
• Handle RFI/RFP/RFQ processes with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage costs to meet project budgets and forecasts.

Skills

EEE commodity

PCBA procurement

Foreign & domestic supply base

Electronic components procurement

Influence with manufacturers

Contract manufacturers

Electronic manufacturing services

Technical procurement

New product introduction

Drawings, BOM, Gerber

Team building

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or business

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manager of Strategic Sourcing (Starlink) in Redmond, WA to lead a supplier management team focused on electronic and electro‑mechanical components for Starlink hardware.

You will drive commodity strategies, manage a diverse supplier base, and partner with internal teams to align sourcing with product roadmaps. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, supply chain, or business and 7+ years in procurement, with experience in PCBA, EMS, and international suppliers.