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Sourcing Specialist, Electronics (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink - Mech. And Non-Electronic Sourcing
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Redmond, WA$85k - $115kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Sourcing specialist role within SpaceX Starlink program, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to develop and execute supply chain strategies for mechanical hardware and components, with emphasis on delivering materials for production and outsourcing fabrication.

Responsibilities

  • 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 Bill of Materials (BOMs)
  • Create sourcing strategies for all mechanical custom and Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) hardware
  • Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for the fabrication and delivery of parts
  • 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 3+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering; or 5+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management in lieu of a degree

Skills

Required:Sourcing and procurement managementContract management and negotiationMaterials planning and ERP/MRP
Nice to have:Data analysis (Excel, SQL, Power BI)Understanding of PCBA/SMT processes

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including potential stock or long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses and 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 (Washington state)
  • Company shuttles for Seattle ⇄ SpaceX Redmond office
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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