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Sourcing Manager, Operational Excellence (Starlink)

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Responsibilities:Place purchase orders and address blocked invoices for assigned categories. Forecast demand, assess capacity, and manage supply signals to ensure timely material acquisition. Monitor high-risk components and supplier delivery performance. Communicate promptly and effectively to influence vendor and senior leadership decisions. Interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs). Develop sourcing strategies for mechanical custom and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) hardware. Establish a preferred supplier network to optimize costs and lead times for part fabrication and delivery. Manage diverse commodities including machined parts, electromechanical equipment, large machining, finishing processes, and mechanical assemblies. Address complex and open-ended challenges with a focus on speed and efficiency. Oversee outsource fabrication projects, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating timelines, and managing vendor performance. Conduct onsite evaluations of vendor capabilities.

About the job

SpaceX is expanding the Starlink network to deliver reliable internet service worldwide. The Sourcing Manager, Operational Excellence (OPEX) for Starlink plays a key role in shaping the program’s performance and financial outcomes by leading major projects and collaborating across teams.

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate with procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory management functions
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers
  • Create and carry out commodity strategies to support business needs
  • Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance development and production processes
  • Implement supply chain initiatives that align with Starlink’s production targets
  • Participate in in-house integration activities, overseeing assemblies from sourcing through completion

Location

This position is based in Bastrop, TX.

About Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

SpaceX is revolutionizing space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on other planets. We are committed to providing innovative solutions for global internet connectivity through our Starlink project, ensuring that every corner of the globe has access to reliable internet.

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