Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink)
Core
Develop and manage the supply base for Starlink satellites, subsystems, and ground stations, focusing on mechanical commodities and cost management.
Role type
Senior sourcing manager (mechanical commodities)
Builds
Supply base for Starlink satellites, satellite subsystems, and ground stations
Domain
Aerospace + mechanical commodities (plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die casting, CNC machining)
Required skills
contract negotiation, supplier development, cost management, market analysis, budgeting, data analytics, project management, stakeholder management, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
global supplier sourcing, high-volume manufacturing commodities, production tooling, capital purchases
Technologies
data analytics tools, ERP systems, cost modeling software
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies to reduce risk and enable cost reduction; negotiate contracts to maximize value and delivery priority; build and own project budgets; conduct market research and benchmarking; manage supplier relationships; present value propositions to executives; optimize production equipment for cost and process efficiency.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
