Sourcing Manager, PCB (Starlink)

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for PCB/STARLINK. You will drive supplier strategies, manage cost, and oversee RFIs/RFPs with engineering and manufacturing teams to enable rapid satellite production.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5+ years in engineering, purchasing, or supply chain, with PCB/PCBA experience preferred. Travel and irregular hours may be needed; on-site location in Bastrop is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, or supply chain.
• Experience with PCB/PCBA or electrical components.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and managing BOMs, work orders, and POs.
• Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis.
• Proven ability to manage high-spend portfolios (e.g. $10M+).
• Strong data analysis skills using Excel, SQL and PowerBI.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Work with key suppliers to develop sourcing and cost management strategies.
• Aggregate demand for hardware used to support Starlink to enable accurate signals.
• Serve as the supplier interface for RFIs, RFPs and RFQs.
• Run RFX processes with internal stakeholders and implement sourcing decisions.
• Manage costs to meet project budgets and forecasts.
• Develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis.
• Ensure suppliers support prototypes and mass production.
• Drive process improvements and cost-saving programs with suppliers.
• Present value propositions to SpaceX executives regarding contracts and cost reviews.
• Develop, manage and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
• Implement analytics tools to manage supplier performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

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, PCB (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class individuals to join our supply chain team and help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of satellites. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, sourcing specialists execute effective creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. The functions within the supply chain management include material requirements planning, delivery management, dock-to-stock coordination, and inventory management. With integration taking place in-house, sourcing specialists are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!

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 Starlink 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

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 in lieu of a degree:
• Engineering
• Purchasing
• Contract negotiation
• Material or production planning
• Operations or supply chain management
• Material cost control
• Master production scheduling
• Technical procurement or planning experience with PCB, PCBA, or electrical components

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with printed circuit board and/or substrate fabrication
• Experience with PCBAs, contract manufacturing, electronic component packaging, and/or managing a technical supply chain
• Experience in managing high-spend portfolios (i.e. $10M+)
• Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders
• Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis
• Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI
• Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel
• 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
• Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency

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
• Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].