Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Starlink Aviation)

Who you are

You have a successful track record in sourcing high-mix medium volume custom parts and assemblies — you've developed and executed sourcing strategies that align with company goals while negotiating agreements and statements of work effectively. Your strong quantitative and analytical skills enable you to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, ensuring that the supply chain operates efficiently and effectively.

You thrive in new and ambiguous environments — your critical thinking skills allow you to solve complex problems while collaborating with a broad range of cross-functional stakeholders, including strategy, planning, engineering, finance, and legal teams. You understand the importance of supplier performance management and have experience in defining internal process flows to improve efficiency.

Your ability to work with third-party partners and suppliers is key to your success — you know how to build and maintain relationships that foster collaboration and drive results. You are detail-oriented and possess the ability to analyze data to inform decision-making, ensuring that the supply chain remains agile yet robust.

Desirable

Experience in the aerospace or aviation industry would be a plus, as it provides context for the unique challenges faced in sourcing for aircraft connectivity solutions. Familiarity with supply chain management software and tools can enhance your effectiveness in this role.

What you'll do

As a Senior Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the supply chain for Starlink products across various airframes and enterprise platforms — this includes overseeing the sourcing process from initial strategy development through to supplier performance evaluation. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand product requirements and ensure that sourcing decisions align with technical specifications.

You will negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers, ensuring that terms are favorable and that quality standards are met — your role will involve regular communication with suppliers to monitor performance and address any issues that arise. You will also be tasked with developing and implementing strategies to optimize the supply chain, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Your analytical skills will be put to use as you assess supplier capabilities and performance metrics — you will analyze data to inform sourcing decisions and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring that deadlines are met and quality is maintained.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team focused on developing technologies that enable human life on Mars — your contributions will directly impact the future of space exploration. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development within the company. Join us in our quest to revolutionize space travel and connectivity solutions for aviation.