SpaceX

Global Supply Manager, Satellites (Starmind)

SpaceX • $110K — $130K *
Bastrop, TX 78602In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, or related fields; or 10+ years in relevant areas without a degree.
  • Proven experience in contract negotiation and sourcing from a global supplier base.
  • Strong background in material cost control and production planning.
  • Expertise in capital equipment sourcing and supply chain management.
  • Ability to analyze technical production aspects for optimization opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage a global supply base for technology and materials required for satellite production.
  • Report team status weekly and escalate issues to leadership as necessary.
  • Train and mentor team members to drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop cost-management strategies.
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization using data analytics.
  • Negotiate contracts to maximize value and minimize risk for SpaceX projects.
  • Build and manage project budgets, focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO).

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in one of the most vertically integrated manufacturing facilities in the industry.
  • Engage in large-scale projects that impact the future of satellite technology.
  • Career growth through mentorship and training.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
Full Job Description
GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, SATELLITES (STARMIND)

The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on our technical and market success, our team will execute large-scale projects that will define the bottom line for the company. Functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. As a Global Supply Manager in Bastrop, you will support the commodities used to manufacture Starmind satellites at one of the most vertically integrated manufacturing facilities in existence, enabling launch of the constellation into orbit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for the technology to build orbital data-center satellites
  • Provide weekly team status reporting, escalating to leadership when necessary
  • Train and mentor others, working to ensure the team is continuously improving
  • Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost-management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
  • Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing and cost-management strategies that support capital purchases and production consumables
  • Understand the technical aspects of production equipment to identify opportunities for cost, space, and process optimization; use data analytics to identify and prioritize process-related opportunities
  • Negotiate to maximize value, cost savings, and delivery priority for SpaceX while lowering risk and aligning costs with program budgets
  • Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, and generate capitalization plans based on project timeline, focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO) of the categories managed
  • Conduct research, performance benchmarking, and market analysis for assigned categories
  • Communicate overall equipment status to the leadership team, including schedules, risks, and mitigation actions, responding quickly to changes in overall goals, schedule, and architecture
  • 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 SpaceX executives, including those related to contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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:
    • Engineering
    • Purchasing
    • Contract negotiation
    • Material or production planning
    • Operations or supply chain management
    • Material cost control
    • Master production scheduling
    • Capital equipment sourcing

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 8+ years of experience directly negotiating contracts and sourcing global suppliers
  • 8+ years of experience with sourcing from a global supply base, and familiarity interfacing in-person with suppliers around the world
  • Experience within the solar and/or battery field
  • Effective written and verbal communications skills and strong ability to communicate with all levels

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travel
  • Must be able to work flexible and extended hours and on weekends as needed to support business needs
  • This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite, remote work not considered


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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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