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Sourcing Manager, Electronics (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink - Mech. And Non-Electronic Sourcing
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Sourcing Manager responsible for managing electronics sourcing for Starlink product kits, with global supplier development, cost management, and collaboration with engineering to ensure supply continuity and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) for Electronic Components required across our Starlink Product kits
  • Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
  • Evaluate demand while placing and managing purchase orders according to demand signals
  • Track delivery and supplier delivery performance
  • Provide guidance to internal engineering customers on recommended suppliers to use
  • Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
  • Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges
  • Partner with internal resources to drive adoption of low-cost parts and avoidance of obsolescence
  • Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production
  • Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment
  • Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget
  • Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues
  • Work with supply chain engineers to develop requirements for both NPI and production phases
  • Negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests

Qualifications

  • 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: Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling, Technical procurement or planning experience with raw material commodities

Skills

Required:Sourcing strategy and supplier managementDemand planning and PO managementCost management and negotiationSupplier evaluation and auditing
Nice to have:Technical procurement and BOM/ drawings literacyCommunication and presentation

Benefits

  • (not explicitly listed in the provided description)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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