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 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 or 2+ years of experience working in procurement/sourcing, supply chain, or omnichannel sales
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:- 3+ 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 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: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: 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.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
