Sourcing Specialist, Electronics (Starlink)
Redmond, WA · 3+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 6, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 3+ years experience
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Redmond, WA
About the role
- The Sourcing Specialist for Electronics (Starlink) is a high-profile, cross-functional role responsible for enabling the development and production flow of satellites. This position involves executing supply chain strategies, managing material requirements, and coordinating with engineering and manufacturing departments to meet production goals.
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 Bill of Materials (BOMs)
- Create sourcing strategies for all mechanical custom and Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) hardware
- Develop a preferred supplier network to minimize cost and lead time
- Manage outsource fabrication projects including planning and vendor performance
- Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities
- Author contract documents and manage supplier performance against contract obligations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering
- OR 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, or supply chain management in lieu of a degree
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to conform to U.S. Government export regulations
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with Material Resource Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Experience with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders
- Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis
- Data analysis skills using Excel, SQL, and PowerBI
- Understanding of PCBA, SMT process, and Clear to build
- APICS certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications
Benefits
- Long-term incentives (company stock or cash awards)
- Discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
Workplace
- 100% onsite in Redmond, WA
- Travel up to 30% required
Skills
- MRP
- ERP
- Excel
- SQL
- PowerBI
- PCBA
- SMT
