Global Supply Manager, Space Lasers (Starlink)

Company: SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Location: Redmond
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Global Supply Manager, Space Lasers (Starlink)Redmond, WASpaceX 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 of enabling human life on Mars.The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on our technical and market success, our team will execute large-scale projects that will define the bottom line for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. As SpaceX becomes the overall market leader, it will position us to maximize valuation, fuel growth and ensure achievement.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for our optical commodities used to manufacture our space lasers.
• Provide weekly team status reporting, escalate to management when necessary.
• Train and mentor, working to ensure that the team is continuously improving.
• Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development.
• Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support capital purchases and production consumables.
• Understand the technical aspects of production equipment to identify opportunities for cost, space, and process optimization and use data analytics to identify and parse process related opportunities.
• 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.
• Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, and generate capitalization plan based on project timeline focusing on TCO of the categories managed.
• Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories.
• Communicate overall equipment status to the management team including schedules, risks and mitigation actions and respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and architecture.
• 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 cross-functional teams to achieve consensus.
• Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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:
  • Purchasing
  • Material or production planning
  • Operations or supply chain management
  • Material cost controlPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Experience directly negotiating contracts and sourcing global suppliers.
    • Experience with sourcing high volume optical commodities.
    • Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs.
    • Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel.
    • 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.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
      • Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed - up to 30% work week travel may be required, including international travel.
      • Must be able to work flexible and extended hours and on weekends as needed.
      • This position is based in Redmond, WA and requires being onsite.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay range:Global Supply Manager: $125,000.00 - $180,000.00/per yearYour 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, stock options, 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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.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.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.
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