SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Global Supply Manager - Harness, Starlink

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBastrop, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A 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, or master production scheduling; alternatively, an advanced degree and 4+ years of such experience, or 10+ years of such experience in lieu of a degree.
Three or more years of procurement experience in interconnects, wire harnesses, or connectors.
Experience managing a team is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated New Product Introduction mindset with proven success in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments.
A strong track record of implementing new processes and driving operational improvements in dynamic programs.
Technical knowledge of harnesses, connectors, and mechanical components, including bill of materials management, drawing releases, and expediting.
Experience working with rapidly changing bills of materials and complex development programs.
Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency.
Ability to work extended hours and some nights and weekends when needed.
Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours; up to 30% travel may be required, including international travel.
A valid driver's license.
The position requires U.S. work authorization under ITAR: U.S. citizenship or nationality, lawful permanent residence, refugee or asylee status, or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
The position is based in Bastrop, Texas and requires 100% onsite work.

Responsibilities

Lead a sourcing team of three focused on the harness commodity, providing coaching, mentorship, and strategic process guidance while fostering a high-performance culture.
Develop and manage the supply base for sourcing wire harnesses (copper and fiber), connectors, and associated mechanical components.
Coordinate with multiple satellite sub-assembly teams to align schedules with top-level satellite planning and ensure clear, accurate material requirements planning signals across programs with at least 90% accuracy, minimizing mixed signals for buyers and vendors.
Partner with internal program teams, engineering, and supply chain leadership to lead sourcing decisions for critical vendors, aligning with program priorities, material requirements, and company strategic objectives.
Partner with the engineering team to drive on-time drawing releases and improve pre-release and risk-buy bill of materials communication processes.
Accelerate hand-carry, expedite, and request-for-information expedite processes to support development and production schedules.
Create and implement processes for connector and mechanical teams to enable timely buying and expediting of components.
Collaborate with operations to develop automated Line of Balance tracking tools for materials at vendors, addressing rapidly changing bills of materials.
Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies for existing platforms and new product development.
Provide weekly team status reports, escalate issues to management when necessary, and communicate program health to leadership.
Use negotiations to maximize value, cost savings, delivery priority, and risk reduction while aligning with program budgets.
Conduct research, benchmarking, and market analysis for harness and connector commodities.
Create sourcing strategies that reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction, and align with company goals for payment terms, cash targets, on-time delivery, and cost savings.
Build relationships internally and externally and drive cross-functional teams to achieve consensus.
Present value propositions to executives, including contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.
Monitor industry and commodity market trends and develop and maintain strategic partnerships with major suppliers.
Source and support raw material and supplier qualification through engineering and quality teams.
Coordinate and drive alignment between future designs and preferred supplier technology roadmaps.
Develop and implement sourcing and planning strategies for harness and connector change management.

Desired Qualifications

Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving and changing environment.

SpaceX 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.

GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, HARNESS (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

As a Global Sourcing Manager, you will be part of an agile, yet robust, supply chain team that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, and logistics and inventory. SpaceX supply chain plays a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and contribute to making us a multi-planetary species

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in a one or more of the following; or advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in a one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working in a one or more of the following in lieu of a degree

Engineering
Purchasing
Contract negotiation
Material or production planning
Operations or supply chain management
Material cost control
Master production scheduling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

3+ years of procurement experience in interconnects, wire harnesses, or connectors
Experience managing a team is strongly preferred
Demonstrated NPI (New Product Introduction) mindset with proven 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; including BOM management, drawing releases, and expediting
Experience working with rapidly changing BOMs and complex development programs
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to all levels of the organization
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:

Ability to work extended hours and some nights and weekends when needed
Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours, up to 30% travel may be required, including international travel
Valid driver’s license
This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being 100% onsite

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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