Global Supply Manager, Custom Silicon and Semiconductor (Starlink)

SpaceX
Redmond
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 135,000 - 205,000 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 6+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Presentation","Problem-solving","Detail-oriented","Self-motivated"]

Own global sourcing strategy for Starlink’s custom silicon and semiconductor supply base, ensuring continuity of supply and optimizing cost structures. Manage supplier stratification and performance against KPIs, drive improvements across quality, service levels, delivery, lead times, and risk compliance. Lead supplier evaluation and NPI-to-mass-production planning using MRP, coordinate with engineering and quality on technical/quality issues, and negotiate contracts for components and long-term production readiness.

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Global Supply Manager, Custom Silicon and Semiconductor (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Own global sourcing strategy for Starlink’s custom silicon and semiconductor supply base, ensuring continuity of supply and optimizing cost structures. Manage supplier stratification and performance against KPIs, drive improvements across quality, service levels, delivery, lead times, and risk compliance. Lead supplier evaluation and NPI-to-mass-production planning using MRP, coordinate with engineering and quality on technical/quality issues, and negotiate contracts for components and long-term production readiness.
Location: Redmond
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct supplier analysis to develop strategic sourcing plans, optimize cost structures, and ensure continuity of supply based on market and industry trends.
  • •Manage the supply base using supplier stratification and a documented supplier management playbook.
  • •Evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness while ensuring performance against measures of performance.
  • •Analyze supplier operations to support rapid deployment and long-term production for end-to-end product life cycle management.
  • •Administer contracts and negotiate supplier terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms; execute purchasing transactions and coordinate MRP for accurate delivery information.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 135,000 - 205,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kPaid ParentalPaid LeaveLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in a supply chain, production, or engineering function, or advanced degree with 4+ years, or 10+ years in lieu of a degree.
  • •6+ years procurement experience in custom silicon and OSAT sourcing.
  • •Strong understanding of silicon foundry and OSAT manufacturing supply chains, including global commodity market and pricing trends.
  • •Experience managing product development phases (EVT, NPI, mass production) and sourcing across global supply bases.
  • •Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions.
Experience:6+ yearsSemiconductorsCustom siliconOSATSupply chainProcurementSatellite communications
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationPresentationProblem-solvingDetail-orientedSelf-motivated
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ERPMRP

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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