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Sr. Sourcing Specialist, PCBA (Starshield)

SpaceX is building the Starshield satellite constellation and is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist to manage demand planning and sourcing for PCBA and related hardware. The role requires rapid execution, strong supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to enable production rate and cost, quality, and schedule targets.

Skills

  • Supply chain and procurement experience
  • RFx execution and supplier negotiation
  • Demand planning and forecasting
  • Should-cost modeling and cost analysis
  • Proficiency with Excel and data tools; familiarity with SQL/Access preferred
  • Ability to read datasheets, drawings, and blueprints
  • Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills
  • Willingness to travel and work irregular hours with global suppliers

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies for PCBA, PCB, and related hardware
  • Aggregate and pull the demand picture for hardware supporting the Starshield satellite constellation
  • Serve as supplier interface for RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs and run RFX processes and evaluations
  • Manage costs aggressively and build should-cost models for competitive analysis
  • Ensure supplier readiness to support prototype builds, ramp-up, and mass production
  • Drive internal and external process improvements and supplier cost-saving programs
  • Present sourcing recommendations and cost reviews to executives and stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships and manage supplier performance data tools

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field plus 2+ years procurement/supply chain experience
  • OR 5+ years of procurement/material planning/production planning/supply chain experience in lieu of a degree

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and paid parental leave
  • Eligibility for company stock, stock options or long-term cash awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted stock purchases)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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