Sourcing Manager (Launch Vehicle Electronic Systems) Verified today

Sourcing Manager (Launch Vehicle Electronic Systems)

What you will do

• Create sourcing strategies for electronics categories (PCB, PCBA/contract manufacturing, electronic components, instrumentation) to reduce risk and meet targets for payment terms, cash flow, and cost savings
• Develop and manage domestic and international supply base; communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies
• Work directly with key suppliers to implement sourcing and cost-management strategies for existing platforms and new product development
• Identify and execute cost-reduction projects (piece price, yield, tooling, dual-source, obsolescence) including planning, stakeholder coordination, and tracking completion
• Perform quantitative and business-process analysis of spend, capacity, technical capability, and financial impact of sourcing decisions
• Evaluate demand, place and manage purchase orders, and track supplier delivery performance
• Act as supplier interface for RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs; run RFX processes with stakeholders and implement sourcing decisions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define SLAs and KPIs for suppliers (cost, quality, on-time delivery, lead time, responsiveness) and run programs to develop and monitor the supply base
• Provide guidance to engineering on recommended suppliers, design for manufacturability, and trade analysis for avionics hardware; read drawings, fab notes, stack-ups, and BOMs to understand manufacturing complexity
• Ensure suppliers are prepared to support prototype, ramp, and rate with the right process, equipment, and material
• Visit supplier facilities and assess operational capability, financial health, capacity, and risk before awarding NPI and long-term production
• Mitigate sole/single-source risk; negotiate contracts for continuity of supply and to protect SpaceX interests
• Partner with internal resources to drive low-cost part adoption and obsolescence avoidance; monitor industry and technology roadmaps with design
• Present value propositions to management and executives: contract award, cost reviews, cost-reduction strategies, and critical supply issues
• Work with material planners and supply chain engineers to align demand, inventory, and supplier commitment to the build plan
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across disciplines and levels of management

Basic Qualifications

You meet one of the following:

• Advanced degree plus 3+ years in: engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, master production scheduling, or technical procurement with PCB, PCBA, electronic components, or instrumentation
• Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years in the above areas
• 9+ years of experience in the above areas

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Electronics industry experience; technical procurement of PCB, PCBA/contract manufacturing, electronic components, or instrumentation
• Experience reading technical drawings, fab drawings, stack-ups, data sheets, and BOMs with understanding of avionics manufacturing complexity
• NPI and production experience; managing existing domestic and global electronics supply base
• Track record of category strategy, cost-reduction projects, and negotiating piece price and tooling
• Experience with MRP or ERP, managing BOMs and purchase orders
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in MS Office; SQL or PowerBI a plus
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize, and respond in a fast-moving environment
• APICS or Lean/Six Sigma certification a plus

Compensation

Level 3: $120,000 - $170,000 per year. Actual level and base salary determined case-by-case based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Total rewards include long-term incentives (company stock or long-term cash awards), discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10+ paid holidays annually, and paid sick leave.

Employment Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be: (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.