Sourcing Manager, Electro Mechanical Commodities (Starlink Aviation)
Core
Develop and manage the supply base for Starlink satellites, subsystems, and ground stations, focusing on electro-mechanical commodities and cost management.
Role type
Senior sourcing manager (electro-mechanical commodities)
Builds
Supply base for Starlink satellites, satellite subsystems, and ground stations
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite manufacturing
Required skills
Contract negotiation, Sourcing strategy, Cost management, Supplier development, Market analysis, Budgeting, Data analytics, Risk management, Cross-functional collaboration, Strategic planning
Preferred skills
Global supplier negotiation, High-volume manufacturing sourcing (plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die casting, CNC machining, production tooling), Prioritization, Communication
Technologies
Data analytics tools, ERP systems, Sourcing platforms
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies to reduce risk and enable cost reduction, Negotiate contracts to maximize value and delivery priority, Build and own project budgets and capitalization plans, Conduct market research and benchmarking, Manage supplier relationships and internal stakeholder alignment, Present value propositions to executives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC