Sourcing Specialist, Electronics (Starlink)
Core
Sourcing specialist for electronics components supporting the Starlink satellite constellation and consumer receiver supply chain.
Role type
Senior IC supply chain sourcing specialist
Builds
Supply chain for Starlink satellites and consumer receivers
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Electronics Manufacturing
Required skills
Purchase order management, demand forecasting, supplier performance tracking, contract negotiation, Bill of Materials (BOM) interpretation, PCBA/SMT process knowledge, vendor capability assessment, cost reduction strategies
Preferred skills
MRP/ERP systems, lead time analysis, data analysis (Excel, SQL, PowerBI), APICS or Six Sigma certification
Technologies
MRP, ERP, Excel, SQL, PowerBI
Responsibilities
Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices, forecast demand and manage supply signals, track high-risk components and supplier delivery performance, create sourcing strategies for custom and COTS hardware, develop preferred supplier networks, manage outsource fabrication projects, perform onsite vendor capability reviews, author and manage supplier contracts
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
