Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink)

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, MECHANICAL COMMODITIES (STARLINK)

The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on our technical and market success, our team will execute large-scale projects that will define the bottom line for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. As SpaceX becomes the overall market leader, it will position us to maximize valuation, fuel growth and ensure achievement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for the Starlink satellites, satellite subsystems and ground stations

• Provide weekly team status reporting, escalate to management when necessary

• Train and mentor, working to ensure that the team is continuously improving

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

• Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support capital purchases and production consumables

• Understand the technical aspects of production equipment to identify opportunities for cost, space, and process optimization and use data analytics to identify and parse process related opportunities

• Utilize negotiations to maximize value, cost savings and priority in terms of delivery for SpaceX while lowering risk; manage costs to ensure alignment with program budgets

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Department: Starlink - Electronic Sourcing