Strategic Sourcing Lead: Electro-Mechanical Commodities

Starlink; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Shuttle service Seattle to SpaceX Redm

Job summary

SpaceX’s SpaceX Starlink Aviation division seeks a Sourcing Manager for electro-mechanical commodities to oversee supplier development, cost strategies, and budgets. The role focuses on Starlink satellites, ground stations, and related production equipment, requiring extensive procurement and supply chain leadership in a fast-moving environment.

The position is onsite in Woodinville, WA, with travel up to 30% as needed and a strong emphasis on strategic sourcing and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, or related supply chain fields.
• Experience negotiating contracts and sourcing global suppliers; knowledge of high-volume manufacturing commodities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for Starlink satellites and ground stations.
• Provide weekly team status reports and escalate as needed.
• Train and mentor the team to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop sourcing and cost management strategies with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze production equipment to identify cost, space, and process optimization opportunities.
• Lead negotiations to maximize value, reduce risk, and align costs with budgets.
• Build and own project budgets and capitalization plans based on timelines.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking for assigned categories.
• Communicate equipment status and risks to management, and adapt to changes.
• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk and ensure on-time delivery.
• Foster cross-functional relationships to achieve consensus.
• Present value propositions to executives regarding contracts and cost reductions.

Skills

Engineering

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Material or production planning

Operations or supply chain management

Material cost control

Master production scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

SpaceX’s SpaceX Starlink Aviation division seeks a Sourcing Manager for electro-mechanical commodities to oversee supplier development, cost strategies, and budgets. The role focuses on Starlink satellites, ground stations, and related production equipment, requiring extensive procurement and supply chain leadership in a fast-moving environment.

The position is onsite in Woodinville, WA, with travel up to 30% as needed and a strong emphasis on strategic sourcing and cost optimization.