Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities for Space Tech

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Paid parental leave

Company shuttles to Redmond office

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink) to build and lead the supply base for satellites and ground stations, develop sourcing strategies, and manage budgets.

The role requires strong negotiation, cost management, and cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet program milestones and optimize total cost of ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in engineering, purchasing, or supply chain roles; or 7+ years total experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sourcing for Starlink satellites, subsystems, and ground stations.
• Provide weekly status reports and elevate issues to management.
• Train and mentor team to drive continuous improvement.
• Negotiate with key suppliers to optimize cost, delivery, and value.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on capex and production consumables sourcing.
• Analyze equipment tech to identify cost, space, and process improvements.

Skills

Engineering

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Material planning

Operations

Supply chain management

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink) to build and lead the supply base for satellites and ground stations, develop sourcing strategies, and manage budgets.

The role requires strong negotiation, cost management, and cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet program milestones and optimize total cost of ownership.