Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Starlink)

The Starlink supply chain department is a critical player in our operations to expand Starlink to hundreds of millions of users around the globe. To capitalize on our technical and market success, our team will execute large-scale projects that will define the bottom line for the company, and unlock unprecedented rates of Starlink hardware development and production. Our Sr. Manager will oversee a team and, in parallel, work alongside a group of individuals focused on, but not limited to, procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory that continues to position Starlink as a global leader in internet and satellite technology. 

• →Lead commodity strategy of electronic and electro-mechanical systems components
• →Manage and develop a sourcing team, including coaching and mentoring individual contributors and people leaders
• →Evaluate, assess, develop, and manage the supply base to enable quick prototype deployment and introduction to scalable production for satellite integration 
• →Develop and manage purchase plans for part inventory, utilizing MRP
• →Administer contracts and independently negotiate contracts including pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, and intellectual property
• →Work collaboratively with internal teams on sourcing strategy, market analysis, trade-off analysis reviews, make vs buy, and supplier roadmaps to support cost, quality, and delivery targets
• →Partner with internal stakeholders on requests for information, request for proposal, and request for quotation
• →Monitor and manage costs to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or business
• 7+ years of procurement or supplier management experience

• Knowledge of EEE commodity, driving commodity strategy, and PCBA level commodity experience 
• Experience working with foreign and domestic supply base
• Experience in electrical, electro-mechanical or mechanical components procurement
• Demonstrate strong influence with manufactures to align supply strategy and ensure the supply chain's resilience
• Experience working with contract manufactures to align supply strategy and drive critical component shortages
• Experience with electronic manufacturing services
• Technical procurement, new product introduction, manufacturing, or design/development experience
• Experience with drawings, bill of materials, and gerber files
• Experience training and team building
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications, i.e. MS Office Suite
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, especially when giving presentations
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Conduct all activities with the highest of integrity

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally to hit business benchmarks; 20-60% depending on product lifecycles 
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• This position is based in Redmond, WA and requires being onsite

• 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.  

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