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Global Supply Manager, Harness (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink - Mech. And Non-Electronic Sourcing
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Redmond, WA$130k - $180kPosted 4mo ago

About the role

Global Supply Manager role within SpaceX's Starlink program, focusing on harness commodity sourcing, supplier development, and cross-functional integration to support fast-paced development and production of Starlink satellite systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a sourcing team of 3 focused on the harness commodity, providing coaching, mentorship, and process strategic guidance while fostering a high-performance culture
  • Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for wire harnesses (copper & fiber), connectors, and associated mechanical components
  • Coordinate with multiple sub-assembly teams across the satellite to align their schedules with top-level satellite planning, ensuring clear and accurate MRP signals across programs with at least 90% accuracy to minimize mixed signals for buyers and vendors
  • Partner with the internal program teams, engineering and supply chain leadership to lead sourcing decisions for critical vendors, ensuring strong alignment with program priorities, material requirements, and overall company strategic objectives
  • Partner with the full engineering team to drive on-time drawing releases and improve pre-release/risk-buy BOM communication processes
  • Accelerate hand-carry, expedite, and RFI expedite processes to support aggressive development and production schedules
  • Create and implement improved processes for the connector and mechanical teams to enable timely buying and expediting of components
  • Collaborate with the operations team to develop automated Line of Balance (LOB) tracking tools for materials at vendors, addressing the challenges of rapidly changing BOMs
  • Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support both existing platforms and new product development (NPI)
  • Provide weekly team status reporting, escalate issues to management when necessary, and communicate program health clearly to leadership
  • Utilize negotiations to maximize value, cost savings, delivery priority, and risk reduction while ensuring alignment with program budgets
  • Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for the harness and connector commodity
  • Create sourcing strategies that reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction, and align with company goals 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 contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues
  • Keep up with industry and commodity market trends while developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with major suppliers
  • Source, support, and drive raw material and supplier qualification through engineering and quality teams
  • Coordinate and drive alignment between SpaceX future designs and preferred supplier technology roadmaps
  • Develop and implement sourcing and planning strategies for harnessing connector change management

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 production scheduling
  • Preferred: 3+ years of procurement experience in interconnects, wire harnesses, or connectors
  • Experience managing a team is strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated NPI mindset with success in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments
  • Strong track record of implementing new processes and driving operational improvements in dynamic programs
  • Technical knowledge of harnesses, connectors, and mechanical components; BOM management, drawing releases, expediting
  • Experience working with rapidly changing BOMs and complex development programs
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving environment
  • Integrity and urgency in all activities

Skills

Required:Sourcing leadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Shuttle service from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office
  • Other discounts and perks
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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