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Sourcing Specialist, Mechanical & Optical Commodities (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink - Electronic Sourcing
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Redmond, WA$85k - $100kfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Sourcing Specialist for Mechanical & Optical Commodities supporting Starlink at SpaceX. Manages supplier base, cost management, NPI support, production readiness, and end-to-end hardware ownership for Starlink satellites, with a focus on mechanical and optical components.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) that enables rapid design iteration
  • Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
  • Own supply continuity, capacity planning, and production readiness for rapidly scaling programs
  • Drive supplier negotiations including pricing, LTAs, capacity investments, lead times, and commercial terms to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests
  • Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges
  • Drive supplier negotiations including pricing, LTAs, capacity investments, lead times, and commercial terms
  • Partner with engineering teams to support new product introduction (NPI), design changes, qualification activities, and production transitions
  • Build and maintain sourcing strategies including multi source development, vertical integration opportunities, and new manufacturing techniques
  • Lead executive-level supplier escalations and recovery efforts for quality, delivery, and technical risks
  • Develop clear risk assessments, mitigation plans, and production recovery strategies
  • Monitor and improve supplier performance including delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost
  • Drive end-to-end ownership of hardware from material readiness for prototype builds through full-rate production
  • Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget
  • Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering

Skills

Required:Sourcing strategy developmentSupplier negotiationsNPI and production readinessTechnical readingAnalytical and problem solvingCommunication
Nice to have:Category management

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks)
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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