Sourcing Manager, PCB (Starlink)

• Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development

• Pull and aggregate the overall demand picture for hardware used to support the Starlink satellite constellation to enable an accurate demand signal that will enable rate

• Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs and RFQs

• Partner with internal stakeholders to run the RFX process and evaluation, then use results to implement a sourcing decision

• Manage cost aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts

• Develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis

• Ensure that suppliers are prepared to support all prototype builds with appropriate equipment and material to ensure successful product development, ramp up and mass production

• Drive internal and external process improvements to enhance efficiency and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers

• Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues

• Develop, manage, and maintain strong supplier partnerships

• Implement analytical data management tools to manage supplier performance

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree:

• Engineering

• Purchasing

• Contract negotiation

• Material or production planning

• Operations or supply chain management

• Material cost control

• Master production scheduling

• Technical procurement or planning experience with PCB, PCBA, or electrical components

• Experience with printed circuit board and/or substrate fabrication

• Experience with PCBAs, contract manufacturing, electronic component packaging, and/or managing a technical supply chain

• Experience in managing high-spend portfolios (i.e. $10M+)

• Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders

• Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis

• Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI

• Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel

• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

• Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency

• May need to work irregular hours with global suppliers in different time zones

• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed

• Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed

• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

• 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 .

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