Sourcing Manager, PCB; Starlink

Space

X – Sourcing Manager, PCB (Starlink)

Space

X was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is exploring the stars is more exciting than one where we are not. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars.

Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation, providing fast, reliable internet to over 6M users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and the software that brings it all together. The Supply Chain team maximizes Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses globally.

• 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 for 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 Space
  
  X 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.

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 7+ 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 or planning experience with PCB, PCBA, or electrical components

• Experience with Printed Circuit Board and/or Substrate Fabrication.
• Experience with PCBA, contract manufacturing, electronic component packaging, and/or managing a technical supply chain.
• Experience managing high‑spend portfolios (i.e., $10M+).
• Experience with MRP or 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 Power
  
  BI.
• 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.

• 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 Redmond, WA and requires being onsite – remote work not considered.

Pay range: $110,000 – $145,000 per year.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. 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, a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible…