Sourcing Manager (Launch Vehicle Electronic Systems)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Launch Vehicle Electronics Systems to create strategies for PCB, PCBA, electrical components, and instrumentation. You will manage a global supplier base, drive cost-reduction projects, and collaborate with engineering on manufacturability and BOMs.

Responsibilities include RFx processes, supplier performance oversight, and defining SLAs/KPIs. The role requires advanced degree with extensive sourcing or equivalent experience in electronics and a strong

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 3+ years in engineering/purchasing/contract negotiation; or Bachelor's with 5+ years; or 9+ years in related fields.
• Experience in electronics procurement, PCB/PCBA, components, or instrumentation preferred.
• Experience reading drawings, fab drawings, stack-ups, datasheets, and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Create sourcing strategies for electronics categories to reduce risk and meet targets (payment terms, cash, cost).
• Develop and manage domestic and international supplier base; enforce category strategies.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement sourcing and cost-management for existing platforms and new product development.
• Identify and execute cost-reduction projects (piece price, yield, tooling, obsolescence) with planning and updates.
• Perform spend, capacity, and financial impact analysis of sourcing decisions.
• Evaluate demand, place and manage POs, and track supplier delivery performance.
• Run RFIs, RFPs, RFQs; conduct RFx and implement sourcing decisions.
• Define SLAs and KPIs for suppliers; monitor and develop supply base.
• Guide engineering on suppliers, manufacturability, and BOM reading; ensure prototype/ramp/rate readiness.
• Visit supplier facilities to assess capability, financial health, capacity, and risk before awards.
• Mitigate sole-source risk; negotiate contracts for continuity of supply and SpaceX interests.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive low-cost part adoption and obsolescence avoidance.
• Present value propositions to management: contracts, cost reviews, and supply issues.
• Coordinate with material planners to align demand/inventory with build plan; own supplier and cost.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Electronics industry experience

Reading drawings and BOMs

NPI & production experience

Category strategy & cost-reduction

MRP/ERP & BOM management

Analytical skills; MS Office / PowerBI

Communication skills (written, verbal,

Education

Advanced degree with 3+ years in related fields or Bachelor's with 5+ years or 9+ years in sourcing/engineering

Tools

MS Office

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

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 (LAUNCH VEHICLE ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS)
Responsibilities

• Create sourcing strategies for assigned electronics categories (PCB, PCBA/contract manufacturing, electronic components, and instrumentation) to reduce risk and meet targets including payment terms, cash, and cost savings
• Develop and manage a domestic and international supply base for those categories; communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies
• Work directly with key suppliers to implement sourcing and cost-management strategies for existing platforms and new product development
• Identify and execute cost-reduction projects (piece price, yield, tooling, dual-source, obsolescence) including planning, stakeholder coordination, estimated completion, and updates
• Perform quantitative and business-process analysis of spend, capacity, technical capability, and financial impact of sourcing decisions
• Evaluate demand, place and manage purchase orders, and track supplier delivery performance
• Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs; run RFX with stakeholders and implement the sourcing decision
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define SLAs and KPIs for suppliers (cost, quality, on-time delivery, lead time, responsiveness) and run programs to develop and monitor the supply base
• Provide guidance to engineering on recommended suppliers, design for manufacturability, and trade analysis for avionics hardware; strong ability to read drawings, fab notes, stack-ups, and BOMs and to understand manufacturing complexity
• Ensure suppliers are prepared to support prototype, ramp, and rate with the right process, equipment, and material
• Visit supplier facilities and assess operational capability, financial health, capacity, and risk before awarding NPI and long-term production
• Mitigate sole/single-source risk; negotiate contracts for continuity of supply and to protect SpaceX interests
• Partner with internal resources to drive low-cost part adoption and obsolescence avoidance; monitor industry and technology roadmaps with design
• Present value propositions to management and executives: contract award, cost reviews, cost-reduction strategies, and critical supply issues
• Work with material planners and supply chain engineers so demand, inventory, and supplier commitment stay aligned to the build plan — planners own MRP; this seat owns the supplier, the contract, and the cost
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and with internal stakeholders across disciplines and levels of management

Basic Qualifications
Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 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:

• Engineering
• Purchasing
• Contract negotiation
• Material or production planning
• Operations or supply chain management
• Material cost control
• Master production scheduling
• Technical procurement with PCB, PCBA, electronic components, or instrumentation

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Electronics industry experience; technical procurement of PCB, PCBA/contract manufacturing, electronic components, or instrumentation
• Experience reading technical drawings, fab drawings, stack-ups, data sheets, and BOMs, with understanding of avionics manufacturing complexity
• Experience in NPI and production; experience managing an existing domestic and global electronics supply base
• Track record of category strategy, cost-reduction projects, and negotiating piece price and tooling
• Experience with MRP or ERP, and with managing BOMs and purchase orders
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; proficiency in MS Office, and SQL or PowerBI a plus
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize, and respond in a fast-moving environment; bias for speed and impact
• APICS or Lean/Six Sigma certification a plus
• Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range
Level 3: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00
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 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.

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