Global Supply Manager (Starship Electronics)

Hawthorne, CAfull timeRemote

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senior

$135k–$200k

H1B: no

SpaceX The Global Supply Manager at SpaceX is responsible for developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships to support Starship Electronics. This role focuses on cost reduction, contract management, and supplier performance to build an agile and resilient supply chain.

Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories to minimize risk and achieve key purchasing targets, including optimized payment terms, cash flow objectives, and significant cost savings
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to design strategic sourcing models that maximize value from products and services while supporting business unit needs and driving continuous cost reduction across controllable spend
Communicate, implement, and enforce compliance with established sourcing strategies
Identify, plan, and execute cost reduction initiatives, including stakeholder coordination, timeline management, and regular progress reporting
Conduct advanced quantitative and process analyses to evaluate financial impacts, identify cost improvement opportunities, and assess performance for assigned categories
Partner with stakeholders to establish supplier SLAs and KPIs, then track performance against key metrics such as business results delivery, cost reduction, quality, and on-time performance
Perform market research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis for assigned categories
Collaborate with Legal to draft and finalize contract documentation
Actively manage contracts to ensure suppliers meet all obligations and performance standards
Analyze complex contract terms and interrelationships, applying creative yet sound business judgment to align them with operational needs
Drive maximum value and cost savings while mitigating risk through skilled strategic negotiations
Lead year-over-year cost optimization by identifying and eliminating waste and reducing unnecessary usage across operations

Qualification

Contract negotiationMaterial or production planningOperations or supply chain managementMaterial cost controlMaster production schedulingExperience with technical procurementAPICS certificationLean Six Sigma certification

Required

Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
Contract negotiation
Material or production planning
Operations or supply chain management
Material cost control
Master production scheduling

Preferred

Familiarity or experience working with machined metallic components for aerospace, medical, energy, or automotive applications
Strong ability to read drawings and specifications with an understanding of manufacturing complexity
Experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components
APICS certification
Lean Six Sigma certification
Ability to prove a strong track record of leadership and team building
Remarkable problem solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impact
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

SpaceX

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Remote-friendly

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