Global Supply Manager, Aero Terminal (Starlink)

As a Global Supply Manager at SpaceX, your primary responsibilities include conducting comprehensive supplier analysis, managing supply bases, ensuring supplier quality and performance, and executing effective supply chain strategies for Starlink. You'll be instrumental in benchmarking performance metrics, overseeing procurement processes, and collaborating across teams to eliminate quality issues, ensuring our innovative projects meet the highest standards.

To qualify for the Global Supply Manager role at SpaceX, you should have an advanced degree with at least 4 years of experience in areas such as engineering, purchasing, or supply chain management. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree with 6 years of related experience or 10 years in the relevant field will also be considered. Ideally, candidates will possess extensive experience in technical procurement, particularly in electronics or aircraft components.

The pay range for a Global Supply Manager at SpaceX is between $125,000 and $180,000 per year. Your specific salary will be determined based on your experience, education, and knowledge related to the role. In addition to salary, SpaceX offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes stock options, bonuses, and extensive benefits.

Preferred skills for the Global Supply Manager position at SpaceX include 8+ years of technical procurement experience, familiarity with FAA/DO-160 requirements, and solid knowledge of sourcing within the aircraft industry. Candidates should also have exceptional communication skills, detailed problem-solving abilities, and an understanding of ERP systems and material management techniques.

Yes, the Global Supply Manager position at SpaceX requires the ability to travel up to 50% of the work week, which may include international travel. This ability ensures that you can effectively manage supplier relationships and coordinate projects across different geographies.

In answering this question, detail your previous roles and how they relate to aerospace supply chain operations. Highlight specific suppliers you have worked with, the products involved, and any challenges you overcame in negotiations or performance management to showcase your relevant experience.

Discuss the metrics and key performance indicators you use to evaluate supplier performance, such as delivery times, quality of products, cost management, and compliance with technical specifications. Provide examples of how you leveraged supplier scorecards or benchmarking in past roles to drive continuous improvement.

Highlight your negotiation strategies and techniques, focusing on how you balance the interests of your company and the supplier. Discuss a successful negotiation you've led, detailing how you approached the discussion, the terms you negotiated, and the outcome.

Identify specific challenges such as geopolitical risks, fluctuating material costs, and regulatory compliance. Explain how you navigated these challenges, kept stakeholders informed, and ensured continuity of supply to maintain project momentum.

Outline a specific project, your role, and the steps you took to ensure its success. Mention collaboration with engineering and quality teams, adherence to timelines, and how you managed supplier relationships throughout the process.

Discuss your approach to cost optimization, mentioning methods like supplier analysis, volume purchasing, and exploring alternative materials. Provide an example where you successfully reduced costs without compromising quality.

Share an instance where you faced a conflict, your approach to resolution, and how you maintained a professional relationship with the supplier while ensuring your company's standards were upheld.

Pick a commodity such as avionics, composites, or mechanical components, and explain your depth of knowledge, including any specific projects or experiences that highlight your expertise in that area.

Elaborate on the internal checks, documentation, and communication measures you implement to ensure compliance with regulations such as FAA/DO-160. Provide examples of how you've navigated audits and ensured supplier adherence to necessary standards.

Express your enthusiasm for SpaceX's mission and how your skills align with the company's goals. Share specific aspects of the Global Supply Manager role that excite you and how you believe you can contribute meaningfully to the organization.