Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:Source and establish vital regional and global supplier partnerships to enhance the acquisition, construction, expansion, and effective operation of Starlink's ground infrastructure in designated markets. Develop regional business insights, cultural understanding, and regulatory knowledge essential for robust financial planning, supplier management strategies, and sustained operations. Negotiate agreements and create commercial models that meet immediate team requirements while aligning with Starlink's long-term growth objectives. Design a scalable framework for assessing and enhancing the performance of our current and future ground infrastructure. Clearly define what constitutes "financial and operational success" through qualitative and quantitative performance metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure, reliability, legal, billing, finance, and design, to pinpoint operational improvement areas and quantify their business impact. Basic Qualifications:Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in fields such as Engineering, Purchasing, or Contract Negotiation; or a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; or 9+ years of experience in similar roles.
About the job
At SpaceX, we believe in the exhilarating potential of humanity exploring the cosmos. Our mission focuses on developing groundbreaking technologies that will ultimately enable human life on Mars.
Sourcing Manager for Starlink Initiatives
The Infrastructure Operations team is seeking a dynamic Sourcing Manager to enhance our capabilities in the international development, expansion, and operation of Starlink ground infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you will tackle unique operational challenges within your market while identifying strategic methods to optimize global and regional resources. Your efforts will drive cost efficiency, accelerate asset activation, and foster customer growth and service quality.
We are looking for innovative thinkers, agile problem solvers, and individuals eager to step beyond their comfort zones. Your mission is to refine our collaboration with supplier partners, oversee the operation and maintenance of existing Starlink ground infrastructure, and devise inventive strategies to ensure reliable service delivery to our global customers!
About Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
SpaceX is at the forefront of aerospace innovation, committed to making interplanetary travel a reality. Our continuous advancements in technology and operations are paving the way for the future of humanity in space.