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Sourcing Manager, Electronics (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink - Mech. And Non-Electronic Sourcing
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Redmond, WA$115k - $150kfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Sourcing Manager to support SpaceX Starlink production in Redmond, WA, driving procurement, supplier development, contract management, and sourcing strategies for electronics commodities including connectors, PCBA, and harnessing to enable production of Satellites and Gateways.

Responsibilities

  • Supported commodities include but are not limited to connectors, pins/contacts, cables/harnesses, back shells, studs, related connector accessories, etc.
  • Create sourcing strategies for assigned connector suppliers, PCBA and Harnessing, whether it’s consigned or turnkey
  • Manage supplier base factories to ensure smooth transition from NPI rates to full production rates, including max capacity assessments, CAPEX NRE review and proposals, and manage supplier production line site changes to ensure qualification and upbring align with SpaceX production schedules
  • Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category
  • Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material
  • Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance
  • Communicate clearly and rapidly to influence decisions of vendors and senior leadership
  • Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
  • Create sourcing strategies for all mechanical custom and COTS hardware
  • Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for the fabrication and delivery of parts
  • Supported commodities include but are not limited to machined parts, electromechanical equipment, large machining, finish processes, mechanical assemblies, etc.
  • Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency
  • Manage outsource fabrication projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and manage vendor performance
  • Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities
  • Responsible for authoring of contract documents with the legal department
  • Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations
  • Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs
  • Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk

Qualifications

  • - Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 7+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling

Skills

Required:MRP/ERP experienceForecasting and demand planningData analysis

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • paid vacation and holidays
  • employee stock purchase plan (potential)
  • discounts and other perks
  • company shuttles to Redmond office
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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