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Sourcing Manager, PCB (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink - Electronic Sourcing
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Redmond, WA$120k - $175kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Sourcing Manager for Starlink responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for PCB/PCBA and related components, coordinating with engineering and manufacturing to enable development and production flow of SpaceX Starlink satellites, and driving cost efficiency and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
  • Pull and aggregate the overall demand picture for hardware used to support the Starlink satellite constellation to enable an accurate demand signal that will enable rate
  • Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs and RFQs
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to run the RFX process and evaluation, then use results to implement a sourcing decision
  • Manage cost aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts
  • Develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis
  • Ensure that suppliers are prepared to support all prototype builds with appropriate equipment and material to ensure successful product development, ramp up and mass production
  • Drive internal and external process improvements to enhance efficiency and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers
  • Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues
  • Develop, manage, and maintain strong supplier partnerships
  • Implement analytical data management tools to manage supplier performance

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/planning with PCB/PCBA/electrical components
  • or 9+ years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
  • Experience with PCB fabrication, PCBAs, contract manufacturing, electronic component packaging, and/or managing a technical supply chain
  • Experience with MRP/ERP systems and managing BOMs, work orders, and purchase orders
  • Forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis
  • Data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to learn quickly and prioritize in fast-moving environments
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to changing conditions

Skills

Required:PCB/PCBA procurementSourcing strategyRFX processCost analysisData analysisCommunication

Benefits

  • Stock or long-term cash incentives
  • 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 and holidays
  • Paid sick time (Washington State)
  • Shuttle service from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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