Sourcing Specialist, Electronics (Starlink)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 10M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class individuals to join our supply chain team and help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of satellites. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, sourcing specialists execute effective creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. The functions within the supply chain management include material requirements planning, delivery management, dock-to-stock coordination, and inventory management. With integration taking place in-house, sourcing specialists are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!

• →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

• 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

• Experience with Material Resource Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders
• Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Strong track record for achieving results; must be able to reference wins and quantify impact
• Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI
• Solid understanding of PCBA, SMT process, Clear to build
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications
• Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel
• Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries. History of self-learning & application of newly learned tools & techniques
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs

• Position may require extended hours and/or weekend work when needed 
• Position may require travel up to 30%
• This position is based in Redmond, WA and is 100% onsite

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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