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SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP lists this Global Supply Manager, Semiconductor Capital Equipment (Starlink) opportunity in bastrop, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Global Supply Manager, Semiconductor Capital Equipment (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX
SpaceX is the market leader in various product categories, including human spaceflight and satellite-based internet services. The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is critical to our ambitious growth. This role supports a major semiconductor manufacturing initiative through the management and execution of capital equipment purchases.
RESPONSIBILITIES Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies, supporting capital purchases and production consumables.
Understand the technical aspects of production equipment to identify opportunities for cost, space, and process optimization.
Use data analytics to identify and bring to fruition process‑related opportunities.
Utilize negotiations to maximize value and ensure project timeline adherence while minimizing risk.
Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, and generate capital plans based on project timelines, including ownership of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the categories managed.
Conduct research, benchmark, and gather market analysis for assigned categories.
Communicate regularly to leadership on equipment status, schedules, risks, and mitigation actions, responding quickly to changes.
Track and report projected and actual spend, assess budgetary risk, and provide clear budgetary analysis to enable timely decision making.
Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction, and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on‑time delivery, and cost savings.
Build genuine relationships both internally and externally and drive cross‑functional teams to achieve consensus.
Source, onboard, and develop new suppliers to accommodate rapidly evolving business needs.
Work with the supply base to ensure support from vendors regarding set‑up, installation, repairs, and maintenance.
Execute purchase orders and manage escalation process for purchase‑to‑pay issues.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Engineering, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Material or Production Planning, Operations or Supply‑Chain Management, Material Cost Control, or Master Production Scheduling.
OR 10+ years of experience in at least one of the same categories.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Strong technical background to speak the language of engineers and strong business background to handle contracts and negotiations.
Experience purchasing across multiple categories.
Extensive project management and organizational skills.
Experience managing large‑scale capital projects.
Remarkable problem‑solving skills with a bias for speed.
Quick learner with the ability to prioritize to meet customer and company needs.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
Strong technical knowledge of MS Office Suite.
Demonstrated integrity in all activities.
Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast‑moving and ever‑changing environment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours – up to 25% travel, including international.
Willingness to work long hours and weekend when needed to meet critical deadlines.
Position based in Bastrop, TX; remote work not considered.
To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Worksite address
bastrop, TX, 78602, US
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