Hitoe Engelbrekt

Hitoe Engelbrekt is an experienced sourcing manager at SpaceX, overseeing sourcing needs for non-satellite materials and managing the Vendor Managed Inventory system for the Starlink Redmond site since July 2020. Previous roles at SpaceX included Sr. Sourcing Specialist and Sourcing Specialist, where responsibilities encompassed inventory management, MRP planning, and supporting engineering requests. Prior to SpaceX, Hitoe held the position of Buyer II at Jamco America, focusing on supplier negotiations and logistics, and served as a paraeducator for English Language Learners in educational institutions. Academic achievements include a Master of Arts in Policy Studies and a Bachelor's Degree in Global Studies from the University of Washington Bothell. Additional qualifications include instructional design and content development for Japanese language courses.