Sr. Sourcing Specialist, PCBA (Starshield)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

8h•$85,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Starshield Supply Chain team, you will own the demand planning and strategic sourcing that power the hardware for SpaceX’s next-generation satellite constellation. You’ll drive end-to-end supply chain execution for critical components used both on the satellites and in their production, balancing aggressive cost, quality, and lead-time targets while scaling production at unprecedented rates. At SpaceX we don’t just manage suppliers; we actively shape them, pushing the industry to higher standards of performance and reliability. Our department spans procurement, planning & fulfillment, supplier development & quality, logistics, and inventory. In this role you will operate at the center of that ecosystem, enabling the high-volume satellite factory of the future. We move fast. If you thrive in a high-velocity environment and want your work on projects that directly impact the national security of the United States, this is your opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ 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

Nice To Haves

Technical procurement or planning experience with PCB, PCBA, or electrical components
Technical procurement, manufacturing, or electronic component and board-level commodity experience
Proven track record of leadership and team-building skills
Experience in production purchasing preferred
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications, e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, Access, etc.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Conducts all activities with the highest integrity
Previous work experience reading datasheets, drawings, and blueprints

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 Starshield 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