Sourcing Manager (Launch Vehicle Electronic Systems)

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 (LAUNCH VEHICLE ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create sourcing strategies for assigned electronics categories (PCB PCBA/contract manufacturing electronic components and instrumentation) to reduce risk and meet targets including payment terms cash and cost savings
• Develop and manage a domestic and international supply base for those categories; communicate manage and drive compliance to category strategies
• Work directly with key suppliers to implement sourcing and cost-management strategies for existing platforms and new product development
• Identify and execute cost-reduction projects (piece price yield tooling dual-source obsolescence) including planning stakeholder coordination estimated completion and updates
• Perform quantitative and business-process analysis of spend capacity technical capability and financial impact of sourcing decisions
• Evaluate demand place and manage purchase orders and track supplier delivery performance
• Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs RFPs and RFQs; run RFX with stakeholders and implement the sourcing decision
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define SLAs and KPIs for suppliers (cost quality on-time delivery lead time responsiveness) and run programs to develop and monitor the supply base
• Provide guidance to engineering on recommended suppliers design for manufacturability and trade analysis for avionics hardware; strong ability to read drawings fab notes stack-ups and BOMs and to understand manufacturing complexity
• Ensure suppliers are prepared to support prototype ramp and rate with the right process equipment and material
• Visit supplier facilities and assess operational capability financial health capacity and risk before awarding NPI and long-term production
• Mitigate sole/single-source risk; negotiate contracts for continuity of supply and to protect SpaceX interests
• Partner with internal resources to drive low-cost part adoption and obsolescence avoidance; monitor industry and technology roadmaps with design
• Present value propositions to management and executives: contract award cost reviews cost-reduction strategies and critical supply issues
• Work with material planners and supply chain engineers so demand inventory and supplier commitment stay aligned to the build plan planners own MRP; this seat owns the supplier the contract and the cost
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and with internal stakeholders across disciplines and levels of management

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree and 3 years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelors 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:

• Engineering
• Purchasing
• Contract negotiation
• Material or production planning
• Operations or supply chain management
• Material cost control
• Master production scheduling
• Technical procurement with PCB PCBA electronic components or instrumentation

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Electronics industry experience; technical procurement of PCB PCBA/contract manufacturing electronic components or instrumentation
• Experience reading technical drawings fab drawings stack-ups data sheets and BOMs with understanding of avionics manufacturing complexity
• Experience in NPI and production; experience managing an existing domestic and global electronics supply base
• Track record of category strategy cost-reduction projects and negotiating piece price and tooling
• Experience with MRP or ERP and with managing BOMs and purchase orders
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving and organizational skills; proficiency in MS Office and SQL or PowerBI a plus
• Effective written verbal and presentation communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly prioritize and respond in a fast-moving environment; bias for speed and impact
• APICS or Lean/Six Sigma certification a plus
• Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity

Your 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 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 and long-term 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

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.

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