Sourcing Specialist – Mechanical Commodities (Space/Satcom)

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k)

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Shuttle service to Redmond/Seattle

Employee discounts

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for the Starlink program at our Redmond, WA facility. You will manage purchasing, forecasting, and supplier performance, collaborating closely with engineering and manufacturing to ensure on-time material flow and contract compliance.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP systems, BOM management, and cost-saving sourcing strategies, with travel up to 30% and requirements for strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering.
• Experience with forecasting, demand planning and lead time analysis; strong data analysis skills with Excel/SQL/PowerBI.
• APICS or Six Sigma certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for assigned category.
• Forecast demand, evaluate capacity and manage supply signals for material.
• Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance.
• Communicate with vendors and senior leadership to influence decisions.
• Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs; create sourcing strategies.
• Develop preferred supplier network to minimize cost and lead time.
• Support machined parts, electromechanical equipment, and related fabrication.
• Manage outsource fabrication projects and vendor performance.
• Conduct onsite vendor capability reviews.
• Author contract documents with legal; ensure supplier conformance to contracts.
• Understand contract interrelationships and apply creative business reasoning.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

PowerBI

MRP/ERP systems

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years in purchasing/procurement/SCM/engineering

APICS certification

Six Sigma certification

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for the Starlink program at our Redmond, WA facility. You will manage purchasing, forecasting, and supplier performance, collaborating closely with engineering and manufacturing to ensure on-time material flow and contract compliance.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP systems, BOM management, and cost-saving sourcing strategies, with travel up to 30% and requirements for strong communication across teams.