Sourcing Manager; Starlink Aviation

Space

X was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is 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.

The Starlink Aviation team is developing in‑flight connectivity solutions for aircraft that connect to the Starlink constellation and provide an amazing customer experience in flight. As a Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for managing the supply chain for Starlink products across a variety of airframes and enterprise platforms. To capitalize on Space

X's technological and market‑changing successes, our team is managing an agile yet robust supply chain that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. This position requires the ability to work with strategy, planning, engineering, finance, and legal teams, as well as third‑parties such as partners and suppliers. The role demands strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements. Be the voice of reason and push engineering to make sound design decisions that are conducive to a high‑performing supply plan. Drive make vs. buy decisions for new products, implement the strategy across the product lifecycle from development, qualification, first article runs through stable production.
• Manage contracts to ensure the performance of the supplier to contract obligations and ensure delivery, including expediting as necessary and reacting quickly to demand changes.
• Manage all relevant master data in MRP to ensure accurate and complete information at all times. Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure demand signal accuracy and acceptable line of balance with supply.
• Drive culture and projects to align with Supplier Scorecard and leading indicators, such as PO acknowledgement, on‑time delivery, promise data usage, compliance, etc.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead‑times, payment, risk compliance, and other areas as identified.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimizes cost structures, and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on macro market or industry trends. Manage the supply base by implementing a precise supplier stratification model and executing a documented supplier management playbook.
• Build genuine relationships both internally and externally drive cross‑functional teams to achieve the best outcome for Space
  
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• Understand the technical aspects of the manufacturing process and compliance landscape to identify opportunities and implement optimizations for cost, space, and process optimization and use data analytics to identify and parse process‑related opportunities, both internally and externally.
• Communicate overall status to the management team including schedules, risks and mitigation actions and respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and architecture.
• Execute purchasing transactions within scope area by issuing purchase orders in a timely manner without error. Resolve invoice issues and ensure on‑time payment.

• 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

• 3+ years of technical procurement experience in electronics or mechanical commodities, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Experience working with both international…