Sourcing Specialist, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink)

SpaceX
Redmond
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 85,000 - 120,000 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Data analysis","Problem-solving","Detail-oriented","Prioritization"]

Own sourcing and procurement for mechanical custom and COTS hardware supporting the Starlink production facility in Redmond. Place purchase orders, resolve invoice blockers, forecast demand, and manage supply signals while tracking high-risk components and supplier performance. Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs, create sourcing strategies, and build preferred supplier networks to reduce cost and lead time. Lead contract documentation and negotiations with legal and vendors, including planning and managing outsource fabrication projects.

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Sourcing Specialist, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Own sourcing and procurement for mechanical custom and COTS hardware supporting the Starlink production facility in Redmond. Place purchase orders, resolve invoice blockers, forecast demand, and manage supply signals while tracking high-risk components and supplier performance. Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs, create sourcing strategies, and build preferred supplier networks to reduce cost and lead time. Lead contract documentation and negotiations with legal and vendors, including planning and managing outsource fabrication projects.
Location: Redmond
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for assigned categories.
  • •Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material.
  • •Track high-risk components and supplier delivery performance, and communicate with vendors and senior leadership to influence decisions.
  • •Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs; create sourcing strategies for mechanical custom and COTS hardware.
  • •Manage outsource fabrication projects and author contract documents with the legal department, ensuring supplier performance to contract obligations.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 85,000 - 120,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kDisability InsuranceLife InsurancePaid ParentalPaid LeavePaid SickPaid Holidays

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering.
  • •Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders.
  • •Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis.
  • •Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI.
  • •Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and machines, including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, and sheet metal fabrication.
Experience:2+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationData analysisProblem-solvingDetail-orientedPrioritization
Certifications:APICSSix Sigma
Languages:English
Tech Stack:MRPERPExcelSQLPowerBIBill of materialsWork ordersPurchase orders

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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