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SpaceX's Starlink program is expanding supply chain capabilities to support rapid product development and high-volume production. The Sr. Sourcing Specialist will drive strategic supplier selection and management for connectors, components, and cable/harness commodities, executing sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, supplier performance programs, and cross-functional NPI support to ensure reliable, cost-effective supply.

Skills

  • Supplier analysis and management
  • Contract negotiation and administration
  • MRP/ERP and purchasing workflow
  • Electronics/component and connector sourcing
  • Cable and harness commodity knowledge
  • New product introduction (NPI) and production readiness
  • Supplier quality and performance improvement
  • Cross-functional stakeholder communication

Responsibilities

  • Perform supplier analysis and develop strategic sourcing plans to identify and qualify suppliers and optimize cost and continuity of supply
  • Implement supplier stratification and a supplier management playbook, including scorecards and KPI reporting
  • Evaluate supplier technical capability, capacity, and quality to support NPI and full-rate production
  • Lead initiatives to improve supplier quality, cost, delivery, lead times, and risk/compliance
  • Negotiate and administer moderate to large contracts covering pricing, scope, liability, IP, and export compliance
  • Issue purchase orders and maintain accurate master data in MRP/ERP systems
  • Partner with engineering and quality to drive issue resolution, alternate component qualification, and design-for-supply decisions
  • Provide guidance to buyers/planners and represent supply base health at director/executive levels
  • Source connectors, components, and cable/harness assemblies and maintain distributor/manufacturer relationships
  • Coordinate alignment between product designs and supplier technology roadmaps

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field preferred
  • Equivalent experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations accepted

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Career growth in a fast-paced aerospace environment
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