Sourcing Lead, Mechanical & Optical Components

Spacex; Redmond; On-site; AUD 172,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Company shuttle

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA seeks a Sourcing Manager for mechanical and optical commodities on Starlink programs. You will manage global supplier bases, drive cost strategies, and ensure production readiness for accelerating projects.

Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, NPI support, and end-to-end sourcing leadership across domestic and international partners. Strong technical procurement and category management experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, or supply chain management; or 9+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 6+ years of procurement experience in direct commodity sourcing.
• Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawings, BOMs and related files.
• Drive piece price and tooling negotiation to meet best-in-class pricing and quality while driving cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) for rapid design iteration.
• Work with suppliers to develop sourcing and cost management strategies for existing platforms and new product development.
• Own supply continuity, capacity planning, and production readiness for rapidly scaling programs.
• Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, LTAs, capacity investments, lead times, and terms to ensure supply continuity and protect company interests.
• Partner with engineering teams to support NPI, design changes, qualification activities, and production transitions.
• Build and maintain sourcing strategies including multi-source development and new manufacturing techniques.
• Lead executive-level supplier escalations and recovery for quality, delivery, and risks.
• Develop risk assessments and production recovery strategies.

Skills

Direct commodity sourcing

Machined/optical components

New product introduction (NPI)

Reading drawings and BOMs

Cost reduction & price negotiations

Category management

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Integrity & ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA seeks a Sourcing Manager for mechanical and optical commodities on Starlink programs. You will manage global supplier bases, drive cost strategies, and ensure production readiness for accelerating projects.

Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, NPI support, and end-to-end sourcing leadership across domestic and international partners. Strong technical procurement and category management experience are required.