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Sourcing Manager, Electronics (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink - Electronic Sourcing
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Redmond, WA$110k - $145kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Sourcing Manager for Electronics supports Starlink product kits by developing and managing the electronics supplier base, driving cost, quality, and delivery performance, and partnering with engineering for NPI and production.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) for Electronic Components required across Starlink Product kits
  • Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
  • Evaluate demand while placing and managing purchase orders according to demand signals
  • Track delivery and supplier delivery performance
  • Provide guidance to internal engineering customers on recommended suppliers to use
  • Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
  • Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and partner with design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges
  • Partner with internal resources to drive adoption of low-cost parts and avoidance of obsolescence
  • Visit supplier facilities to assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity to award contracts
  • Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis (strategic direction, capacity, market position, risk)
  • Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget
  • Present value propositions to executives (contract awards, cost reviews, reductions, supply issues)
  • Work with supply chain engineers to develop requirements for NPI and production phases
  • Negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling, or Technical procurement with raw materials

Skills

Required:Sourcing strategySupplier relationship managementNPI / Production planning collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Employee stock purchase program and potential bonuses
  • SpaceX shuttle program transportation benefits from select locations
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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