Sourcing Manager, AI Satellite Electronics (Starmind)

The role

You will create and execute supply chain strategies for the AI Satellite program. You will manage supplier bases, place purchase orders, and partner with engineering and manufacturing to meet production goals.

What you will do

• Create sourcing strategies for assigned connector suppliers, PCBA and Harnessing
• Manage supplier base factories to ensure smooth transition from NPI to full production
• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices
• Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals
• Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance
• Communicate with vendors and senior leadership
• Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
• Create sourcing strategies for all mechanical custom and COTS hardware
• Develop a preferred supplier network
• Manage outsource fabrication projects and vendor performance

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, or Master
• OR 7+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, or Master production scheduli

Nice to have

• Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Strong track record for achieving results
• Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI
• Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines
• Familiar with common material finishes and coatings
• APICS certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term 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
• Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
• Company shuttles from select Seattle locations

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

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