Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA · Starlink - Electronic Sourcing
About this role
SpaceX is hiring a manager-level Procurement Manager in the operations function based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with Data Analytics. Compensation is listed at $115,000–$150,000 per year.
- Role
- Procurement Manager
- Function
- operations
- Level
- manager
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Redmond, WA
- Department
- Starlink - Electronic Sourcing
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Job description
from SpaceX careersSpaceX 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.
SOURCING MANAGER, MECHANICAL COMMODITIES (STARLINK)
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. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. As SpaceX becomes the overall market leader, it will position us to maximize valuation, fuel growth and ensure achievement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for the Starlink satellites, satellite subsystems and ground stations
- Provide weekly team status reporting, escalate to management when necessary
- Train and mentor, working to ensure that 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