Sourcing Manager SemiconductorsASIC Starlink
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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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
SOURCING MANAGER SEMICONDUCTORS/ASIC (STARLINK)
SpaceX is on a fast track to become the market leader in various product categories like US based human spaceflight rapid vehicle reusability internet services through the Starlink constellation and other exciting projects. The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on SpaceXs technological and market changing successes our team will be part of managing an agile yet robust supply chain that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. The functions within the department include procurement planning and fulfillment supplier development and quality logistics and inventory. SpaceX Supply Chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute in making us a multiplanetary species.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) to support sourcing electronic components to produce ASICS and advanced packaging solutions through NPI and production phases
- Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
- Provide guidance to internal customers on design for manufacturability and trade analysis for semiconductor components such as wafers substrates advanced packaging and final test.
- Collaborate with internal customers to manage silicon suppliers ensuring production readiness assurance of supply and delivery cost and quality in support of product development to production and sustaining operations to meet our product goalsAct as the supplier interface for all RFIs RFPs and RFQs
- Monitor global industry trends track technology roadmaps and actively partner with the engineering teams to identify/mitigate supply and demand challenges
- Partner with internal resources to drive adoption of lowcost parts and avoidance of obsolescence
- Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability financial health and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and longterm production
- Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis including strategic direction capacity market and industry position and risk assessment
- Utilize negotiations to maximize value cost savings and priority in terms of delivery for SpaceX while lowering risk; manage costs to ensure alignment with program budgets
- 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 both internally and externally and drive crossfunctional teams to achieve consensus
- Work with supply chain engineers to develop requirements for both NPI and production phases
- Negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 7 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
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years of procurement experience in sourcing electronics components semiconductors ASIC or PCBA.
- Experience driving relationships supplier strategy commercial and contractual engagement and management with Engineering teams OSAT and Foundry partnersExperience in electronic component development cycles from new product introduction (NPI) to mass production (MP) and obsolescence.
- Address all areas of category management including category business plans market conditions technology roadmaps cost modeling and sourcing strategies
- Proven track record of taking ownership successfully negotiating preferred pricing and driving results
- Detailoriented selfmotivated and able to respond quickly to a fastmoving and everchanging environment
- Exceptional analytical problem solving and organizational skills
- Effective written verbal and presentation communication skills
- Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity and urgency
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Sourcing Manager: $110000.00 $145000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated 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 longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm 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 and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays 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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
