Supply Chain Manager

Global Supply Manager, Ground Infrastructure (Starlink) Redmond, WA SpaceX is developing the technologies to make a future where humanity can explore the stars. Starlink is building the world’s largest satellite‑based ISP and its global ground infrastructure. The Infrastructure Operations team manages suppliers, costs, and delivery of the ground network worldwide. Responsibilities Support and execute long‑term agreements with major suppliers by developing creative and flexible contracts. Ensure procurement and delivery of regional ground infrastructure is completed on time and on or under budget. Conduct comprehensive analysis of regional spend, reliability, service, and supplier data to identify cost‑saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive commercial and operational improvements. Develop and own the regional quarterly planning process and budget, gathering key inputs from planning, engineering and operations stakeholders. Set and meet aggressive targets for spend/suppliers, speed and quality in accordance with global and organizational goals. Evaluate major investment decisions and expansion plans, ensuring alignment with Starlink’s global network strategy and optimizing gateway/POP infrastructure for scalability, service reliability and cost‑efficiency. Build cross‑functional relationships and drive performance and continuous improvement in team members and processes. Drive improvement, standardization and scalability of operational planning, workflow, tools and resources. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in hardware/product management, engineering, procurement, supply chain management, strategy and operations, or technology; or 9+ years of experience in the same fields. Preferred Skills & Experience Experience mentoring or directly managing team members or interns. Demonstrated success in critical multidisciplinary project execution. Self‑starting, able to identify areas for improvement with minimal direction. Excellent project management, communication and organizational skills. Experienced negotiator with proven commercial results. Strong technical aptitude for understanding complex contracts, technical specifications and physical hardware at sites/datacenters. Experience presenting to leadership. Additional Requirements Willingness to work long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines. Willingness to travel to domestic and international ground station sites. Onsite in the Redmond, WA office 5 days a week; no hybrid or remote work. Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: $135,000.00 – $185,000.00 (Base salary). Final level determined on a case‑by‑case basis. Benefits include long‑term incentives (company stock or cash awards), discretionary bonuses, an employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10+ paid holidays per year, and paid sick time in compliance with Washington State law. Company shuttles are provided from selected Seattle locations to the Redmond office. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit, competence and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr