Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Electronics (Starlink)

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Health insurance

Company shuttle

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Electronics (Starlink) to drive supply chain strategies for critical components and assemblies.

You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery, manage BOMs, POs, and supplier performance. This onsite role requires 3+ years in purchasing or 5+ years without a degree, with ERP/MRP experience and strong data skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years in purchasing / supply chain without a degree.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and BOMs management.
• Strong data analysis skills with Excel, SQL, and PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for the assigned category.
• Forecast demand and manage capacity and material signals to align with production.
• Track supplier performance and communicate with vendors and senior leadership.
• Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs; develop sourcing strategies for hardware.
• Develop a supplier network to minimize cost and lead time for fabrication and delivery.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Lead time analysis

BOM / MRP management

Data analysis (Excel, SQL, PowerBI)

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

APICS/Six Sigma certification

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

BOMs / work orders / POs

PCBA / SMT understanding

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. SOURCING SPECIALIST, ELECTRONICS (STARLINK)

At the company we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 10M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class individuals to join our supply chain team and help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of satellites. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, sourcing specialists execute effective creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. The functions within the supply chain management include material requirements planning, delivery management, dock-to-stock coordination, and inventory management. With integration taking place in-house, sourcing specialists are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!

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
• Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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
• Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries. History of self-learning & application of newly learned tools & techniques
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may require extended hours and/or weekend work when needed
• Position may require travel up to 30%
• This position is based in Redmond, WA and is 100% onsite

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Sr. Sourcing Specialist/Level II: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company.
• You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
• Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the company Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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