Sourcing Manager, Electronics (Starlink)

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Company shuttles

Job summary

SpaceX’s Starlink team in Redmond, WA seeks a Sourcing Manager for Electronics to lead supplier selection, cost management, and risk mitigation across domestic and international supply bases. The role partners with engineering to ensure robust, cost-effective components for Starlink product kits.

The candidate will manage RFIs/RFPs, track supplier performance, and drive cost reduction while sustaining supply chain integrity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in purchasing, material planning, operations or supply chain management.
• 9+ years of experience in one or more of the listed areas.
• Technical procurement or planning experience with raw material commodities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) for electronic components across Starlink product kits.
• Work with key suppliers to develop sourcing and cost strategies for existing platforms and new product development.
• Evaluate demand and place/manage purchase orders according to signals.
• Track delivery and supplier performance; advise internal engineering on preferred suppliers.
• Act as supplier interface for RFIs, RFPs, RFQs; monitor industry trends and partner with design teams.
• Drive adoption of low-cost parts and avoid obsolescence; visit supplier facilities to assess capability and capacity.
• Conduct supplier analysis including risk assessment and negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply.

Skills

Purchasing

Planning

Supply chain

Cost control

Technical procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Redmond, WA

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.

SOURCING MANAGER, ELECTRONICS(STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

As a member of the Starlink Supply Chain team you will manage the sourcing for electronics used on our Starlink Product kits that are shipped to customers. Our team moves quickly and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and speed of execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) for Electronic Components required across our Starlink Product kits

• Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development

Evaluate demand while placing and managing purchase orders according to demand signals

• Track delivery and supplier delivery performance
• Provide guidance to internal engineering customers on recommended suppliers to use
• Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
• Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges
• Partner with internal resources to drive adoption of low-cost parts and avoidance of obsolescence
• Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and long‑term production
• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment
• Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget
• Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues
• Work with supply chain engineers to develop requirements for both NPI and production phases
• Negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
• Purchasing
• Material or production planning
• Operations or supply chain management
• Material cost control
• Technical procurement or planning experience with raw material commodities

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

6+ years of procurement experience in direct commodity sourcing

Technical procurement or planning experience with Electronic Components, PCBs, or PCBAs

Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP)

• Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawing, BOMs and all related files
• Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that SpaceX’s commodity pricing meet best-in-class expectations, while meeting best-in-class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad-hoc price negotiations
• Address all areas of category management including category business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies
• Proven track record of taking ownership, successfully negotiating preferred pricing and driving results
• Detail-oriented, self‑motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast‑moving and ever‑changing environment
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel 25% of work week as needed (including international travel)
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
• This position is based in Redmond, WA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Sourcing Manager: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/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 SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, 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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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