Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Electronics (Starlink)

Redmond, WAfull timeOn Site

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Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Electronics (Starlink) at SpaceX · LumiJobs

senior

$95k–$120k

H1B: no

SpaceX Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Electronics at SpaceX manages supply chain strategies for Starlink satellite production, including purchase orders, supplier performance, and contract management. The role involves cross-functional coordination with engineering and manufacturing.

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

Qualification

Experience with forecastingSolid understanding of PCBA

Required

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

Preferred

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