Global Supply Manager, Mechanical (Starlink)

The role

You will support Mechanical Commodities used to manufacture Starlink User Terminals and Ground Stations. You will develop and manage the supply base for the solar and battery space.

What you will do

• Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for the solar and battery space
• Provide weekly team status reporting
• Train and mentor the team
• Work with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies
• Identify opportunities for cost, space, and process optimization using technical understanding and data analytics
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value, cost savings and priority while lowering risk
• Build and own overall project budgets and generate capitalization plans
• Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis
• Communicate equipment status, schedules, risks and mitigation actions to management

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, Master pro
• OR 10+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling
• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travel

Nice to have

• Experience directly negotiating contracts and sourcing global suppliers
• 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
• Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• 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

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The SpaceX Supply Chain Department executes large-scale projects to support operations.