Sr. Sourcing Specialist, PCB/PCBA (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CAfull timeRemote

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senior

$100k–$135k

H1B: no

Spacex The Sr. Sourcing Specialist for PCB/PCBA on the Starshield team manages demand planning and strategic sourcing for hardware supporting SpaceX’s satellite constellation. They drive supply chain execution balancing cost, quality, and lead-time targets while scaling production.

Responsibilities

Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
Pull and aggregate the overall demand picture for hardware used to support the Starshield satellite constellation to enable an accurate demand signal that will enable rate
Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs and RFQs
Partner with internal stakeholders to run the RFX process and evaluation, then use results to implement a sourcing decision
Manage cost aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts
Develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis
Ensure that suppliers are prepared to support all prototype builds with appropriate equipment and material to ensure successful product development, ramp up and mass production
Drive internal and external process improvements to enhance efficiency and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers
Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues
Develop, manage, and maintain strong supplier partnerships
Implement analytical data management tools to manage supplier performance

Qualification

Technical procurementExceptional analyticalEffective written

Required

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering; OR 5+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management in lieu of a degree

Preferred

Technical procurement or planning experience with PCB, PCBA, or electrical components
Technical procurement, manufacturing, or electronic component and board-level commodity experience
Proven track record of leadership and team-building skills
Experience in production purchasing preferred
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications, e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, Access, etc.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

Spacex

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Remote-friendly

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