Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities; Starlink

Position: Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink)
Space

X 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 Space

X 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 Space

X 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 Space

X 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 Space

X while lowering risk; manage costs to ensure alignment with program budgets

* Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, and generate capitalization plan based on project timeline focusing on TCO of the categories managed

* Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories

* Communicate overall equipment status to the management team including schedules, risks and mitigation actions and respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and architecture

* Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on time delivery and cost savings

* Build genuine relationships both internally and externally and drive cross-functional teams to achieve consensus

* Present value propositions to Space

X executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

* 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

PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Experience directly negotiating contracts and sourcing global suppliers

* Experience with sourcing high volume manufacturing commodities (plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die casting, CNC machining, & production tooling)

* Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs

* Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel

* 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:

* Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed - up to 30% work week travel may be required, including international travel

* Must be able to work flexible and extended hours as well as weekends as needed

* This position is based in Redmond, WA and requires being onsite

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Sourcing Manager: $ - $/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  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…