SpaceX Sourcing Manager for PCB at SpaceX responsible for developing and implementing sourcing and cost management strategies for Starlink satellite hardware. Works cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing to support production goals.
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Contract negotiationMaterial or production planningOperations or supply chain managementMaterial cost controlMaster production schedulingExperience with PCBAsExperience with forecasting
Required
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:
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
Preferred
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
