Global Supply Manager, Starship Electronics

SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER (STARSHIP ELECTRONICS)The SpaceX Supply Chain department plays a pivotal role in advancing Starship's ambitious mission. Leveraging the company's groundbreaking technological and market-transforming successes, our team will help build and manage an agile, resilient supply chain that delivers a powerful competitive advantage. Core functions include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory management. By excelling in these areas, Supply Chain will be instrumental in achieving SpaceX's aggressive growth targets and accelerating our journey to make humanity a multi-planetary species.RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories to minimize risk and achieve key purchasing targets, including optimized payment terms, cash flow objectives, and significant cost savingsBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to design strategic sourcing models that maximize value from products and services while supporting business unit needs and driving continuous cost reduction across controllable spendCommunicate, implement, and enforce compliance with established sourcing strategiesIdentify, plan, and execute cost reduction initiatives, including stakeholder coordination, timeline management, and regular progress reportingConduct advanced quantitative and process analyses to evaluate financial impacts, identify cost improvement opportunities, and assess performance for assigned categoriesPartner with stakeholders to establish supplier SLAs and KPIs, then track performance against key metrics such as business results delivery, cost reduction, quality, and on-time performancePerform market research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis for assigned categoriesCollaborate with Legal to draft and finalize contract documentationActively manage contracts to ensure suppliers meet all obligations and performance standardsAnalyze complex contract terms and interrelationships, applying creative yet sound business judgment to align them with operational needsDrive maximum value and cost savings while mitigating risk through skilled strategic negotiationsLead year-over-year cost optimization by identifying and eliminating waste and reducing unnecessary usage across operationsEstablish and maintain a roster of preferred suppliers for assigned categoriesDesign and implement supplier management programs to develop, continuously improve, and monitor performance and KPIs across the supply baseIssue purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for assigned categoriesLead initiatives to streamline processes and significantly reduce transaction volume for assigned categoriesBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:EngineeringPurchasingContract negotiationMaterial or production planningOperations or supply chain managementMaterial cost controlMaster production schedulingPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Familiarity or experience working with machined metallic components for aerospace, medical, energy, or automotive applicationsStrong ability to read drawings and specifications with an understanding of manufacturing complexityExperience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production componentsAPICS certificationLean Six Sigma certificationAbility to prove a strong track record of leadership and team buildingRemarkable problem solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impactAbility to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needsExceptional analytical and organizational skillsExcellent customer service skills, produce exceptional work at all times, highly self-motivatedEffective written, verbal and presentation communication skillsStrong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, Power BI, etc.)Detail-oriented, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environmentHolds self to highest ethical standards, and conducts all activities with the highest of integrityADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business needs - up to 50%Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as neededThis position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not consideredCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay Range:Global Supply Manager: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per yearYour 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 at SpaceX. You 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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.ITAR REQUIREMENTS:To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.