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| Aspect | Strategic Sourcing Manager | Procurement Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree, certifications like CPSM or CSCP often preferred | Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications optional |
| Work Environment | Focus on supplier negotiations, contract strategy, and cost savings | Handle purchase orders, supplier communication, and order processing |
| Industry Usage | Used across manufacturing, retail, and corporate sectors for strategic procurement | Common in procurement departments for day-to-day purchasing tasks |
The Strategic Sourcing Manager focuses on developing long-term sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization. In contrast, the Procurement Specialist handles the operational aspects of purchasing, such as order processing and supplier communication. Both roles are essential in procurement but differ in scope and strategic involvement.

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Job description
SOURCING MANAGER, ELECTRONICS (STARLINK)
SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink's potential for communities and businesses around the globe.
As a member of the Starlink Supply Chain team you will manage the sourcing for electronics used on our Starlink Product kits that are shipped to customers. Our team moves quickly and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and speed of execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) for Electronic Components required across our Starlink Product kits
- Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
- Evaluate demand while placing and managing purchase orders according to demand signals
- Track delivery and supplier delivery performance
- Provide guidance to internal engineering customers on recommended suppliers to use
- Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
- Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges
- Partner with internal resources to drive adoption of low-cost parts and avoidance of obsolescence
- Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production
- Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment
- Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget
- Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues
- Work with supply chain engineers to develop requirements for both NPI and production phases
- Negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
- Engineering
- Purchasing
- Contract negotiation
- Material or production planning
- Operations or supply chain management
- Material cost control
- Master production scheduling
- Technical procurement or planning experience with raw material commodities
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 6+ years of procurement experience in direct commodity sourcing
- Technical procurement or planning experience with Electronic Components, PCBs, or PCBAs
- Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP)
- Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawing, BOMs and all related files
- Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that SpaceX's commodity pricing meet best-in-class expectations, while meeting best-in-class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad-hoc price negotiations
- Address all areas of category management including category business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies
- Proven track record of taking ownership, successfully negotiating preferred pricing and driving results
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
- Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Conducts all activities with the highest level of integrity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to travel 25% of work week as needed (including international travel)
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
- This position is based in Redmond, WA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Sourcing Manager: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/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 SpaceX. 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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX 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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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Industry
Aerospace product and parts manufacturing, data services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and satellite telecommunications
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Hawthorne, CA, US