Sourcing Specialist, Electro Mechanical Commodities (Starlink Aviation)

SpaceX•Woodinville, WA

10d•$85,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support the Starlink Supply Chain Department at its Woodinville, Washington production facility. This high-profile, cross-functional role supports the development and production flow of Starlink satellites and gateways, coordinating closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop and execute effective supply chain strategies. The role includes sourcing mechanical custom and commercial off-the-shelf hardware and supporting commodities such as machined parts, electromechanical equipment, large machining, finishing processes, and mechanical assemblies. The specialist will manage purchasing, supplier performance, contracts, negotiations, supply planning, and outsource fabrication projects. The position is 100% onsite and may require travel up to 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or at least 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering.
Ability to work 100% onsite in Woodinville, Washington.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Position may require extended hours and/or weekend work when needed.
Must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MRP or ERP systems and managing bills of materials, work orders, and purchase orders.
Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead-time analysis.
A strong track record of achieving results, preferably with demonstrable wins and quantified impact.
Data analysis skills using Excel, SQL, and Power BI.
Understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines, including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, and sheet metal fabrication.
Familiarity with material finishes and coatings, including paint, powder coat, anodize, and heat treatment.
APICS certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar credentials.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of internal personnel.
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving, changing environment.
Ability to prioritize multiple ongoing projects.

Responsibilities

Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for assigned categories.
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 vendor and senior leadership decisions.
Interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials.
Create sourcing strategies for custom mechanical and commercial off-the-shelf hardware.
Develop a preferred supplier network to minimize fabrication and delivery cost and lead time.
Support commodities including machined parts, electromechanical equipment, large machining, finish processes, and mechanical assemblies.
Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency.
Manage outsourced fabrication projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, completion estimates, and vendor performance.
Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities.
Author contract documents with the legal department.
Manage contracts and ensure suppliers perform their contractual obligations.
Understand relationships among contracts and terms and apply sound business reasoning to their interpretation.
Negotiate to maximize value and cost savings while lowering risk.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
Up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.