Sr. Sourcing Specialist, PCB (Starlink)

SR. SOURCING SPECIALIST, PCB (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 6M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class individuals to join our Supply Chain team and help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of satellites. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, sourcing specialists execute effective creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. The functions within the supply chain management include material requirements planning, delivery management, dock-to-stock coordination, and inventory management. With integration taking place in-house, sourcing specialists are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category


• Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material


• Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance


• Communicate clearly and rapidly to influence decisions of vendors and senior leadership


• Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs


• Create sourcing strategies for all mechanical custom and COTS hardware


• Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for the fabrication and delivery of parts


• Supported commodities include but are not limited to machined parts, electromechanical equipment, large machining, finish processes, mechanical assemblies, etc.


• Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency


• Manage outsource fabrication projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and manage vendor performance


• Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities


• Responsible for authoring of contract documents with the legal department


• Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations


• Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs


• Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 4+ 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 PCB, PCBA, or electrical components
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Printed Circuit Board and/or Substrate Fabrication


• Experience with PCBAs, contract manufacturing, electronic component packaging, and/or managing a technical supply chain


• Experience in managing high-spend portfolios (i.e. $10M+)


• Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and with 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


• Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel


• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs


• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment


• Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may require extended hours and/or weekend work when needed


• Position may require travel up to 25%

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.