Supply Chain Manager

Sr. Global Supply Manager (Starlink) SpaceX’s supply chain department plays a critical role in operations, managing procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. Responsibilities Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for Starlink. Provide weekly team status reporting and raise issues to management. Train and mentor the team to ensure continuous improvement. Work directly with key suppliers to develop sourcing and cost‑management strategies for existing platforms and new product development. Collaborate with internal stakeholders on strategies for capital purchases and production consumables. Understand technical aspects of production equipment to identify cost, space, and process optimization opportunities; use data analytics to parse process‑related opportunities. Negotiate to maximize value and delivery priority while managing risk; align costs with program budgets. Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, and generate capitalization plans based on project timelines focusing on total cost of ownership. Conduct research, benchmarking, and market analysis for assigned categories. Communicate equipment status to management, including schedules, risks, mitigation actions, and respond promptly to changes. 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 internally and externally and drive cross‑functional teams to achieve consensus. Present value propositions to executives, including contract awards, cost reviews, cost‑reduction strategies, and critical supply issues. Basic Qualifications Advanced degree and 9+ years of experience in one or more of the following categories. Bachelor’s degree and 11+ years of experience in one or more of the following categories. 15+ years of experience in one or more of the following categories. Engineering Purchasing Contract negotiation Material or production planning Operations or supply chain management Material cost control Preferred Skills and Experience Experience with hardware systems and supply chain for electronic products, familiarity with the ecosystem for electronic components, PCBA, PCB, NPI bring‑up methodology, and production ramp. Experience cultivating leadership relationships, supplier strategy, commercial and contractual engagement and management with key strategic partners. Collaborate with internal customers to manage suppliers ensuring production readiness, supply assurance, delivery, cost, and quality across product development to production. Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong ability to communicate at all internal levels. Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast‑moving, ever‑changing environment. Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency. Additional Requirements Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed. Must be able to work flexible and extended hours, including weekends. This position is based in Redmond, WA and requires being onsite. Compensation and Benefits Pay range: Sr. Global Supply Manager $160,000.00 – $210,000.00 per year. Base salary is one part of the total rewards package; eligible for long‑term incentives (stock or cash awards), discretionary bonuses, and opportunities to purchase additional stock at a discount through the employee stock purchase plan. Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; and other discounts. Three weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year. Paid sick leave per company policy. ITAR Requirements Applicants must be: (i) U.S. citizen or national; (ii) lawful permanent resident; (iii) refugee; or (iv) asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed by merit and qualifications, unaffected by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or other protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or requiring reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process, should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr