Senior Sourcing Specialist, Installer Network (Starlink)

Hawthorne, CA SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SENIOR SOURCING SPECIALIST, INSTALLER NETWORK (STARLINK) Starlink is a revolutionary satellite constellation, delivering low-latency broadband internet around the world, bringing an unprecedented opportunity to significantly impact communities, businesses, and governments worldwide. The Starlink supply chain team is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist who has experience setting up and managing relationships with authorized installers in all regions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with vendors within the consumer electronics, telecommunications, or technology sectors, and building strategic channel partnerships. This role requires a deep understanding of the retail landscape across major electronics retailers, mass merchants, local agents, and potentially specialized regional chains. Success will require systems thinking, creativity, and excellent communication skills to synthesize information that shapes future products and strategic direction. This is a special opportunity to work at the cutting edge of satellite technologies with a world‑class team focused on connecting the unconnected! RESPONSIBILITIES Identify, assess, and establish partnerships with strategic authorized installers aligned with business needs. Successfully negotiate and close partnership deals between SpaceX and installation partners. Monitor and assess the service provided by partners and ensure compliance with company standards and customer expectations. Ensure partner readiness for nationwide coverage. Prepare and provide regular reports on customer concerns, weekly take rates, issues, and completed installations. Identify opportunities for improving installation processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. Provide comprehensive training and resources to partners for effective product installation. Demonstrate effective ownership with installation partners by identifying and successfully communicating readiness levels, requirements, schedules, and risks. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (sales, engineering, regulatory, business, planning, etc.). BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business discipline. 3-5 years of experience with procurement/sourcing, supply chain, or omnichannel sales. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 5+ years of experience with procurement/sourcing, supply chain, or omnichannel sales. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Demonstrated success in driving partners to achieve growth. Experience developing vendors or building sales channels in international markets with a proven track record of successfully launching and scaling new products. Independently motivated, with a demonstrated track record of project ownership. Strong interpersonal, presentation, communication, and negotiation skills. Demonstrated technical aptitude in a professional setting. Strong proficiency using Microsoft Excel, SQL, and/or Power BI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations. Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX offices and customer locations as needed; up to 25%. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Pay range: Sourcing Specialist/Level I: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year. Senior Sourcing Specialist/Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. 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