Sourcing Manager, Mechanical & Optical (Onsite Redmond)

SpaceX; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 174,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for mechanical and optical commodities supporting Starlink. You will manage a global supplier base, lead cost and term negotiations, and ensure production readiness for rapid scaling.

You will collaborate with engineering on NPI and design changes, driving category strategies and risk mitigation. This role requires a hands-on, fast-moving approach and onsite work in Redmond, WA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, or supply chain management; or 9+ years in lieu of a degree.
• 6+ years of procurement experience in direct commodity sourcing.
• Technical procurement or planning for machined, optical, or photonic components.
• Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and mass production.
• Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, BOMs and related files.
• Proven negotiation and cost-reduction skills across categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) enabling rapid design iteration.
• Negotiate pricing, LTAs, capacity investments, and terms to protect company interests.
• Own supply continuity, capacity planning, and production readiness for scaling programs.
• Drive supplier negotiations to meet quality and cost targets.
• Partner with engineering for NPI, design changes, and production transitions.
• Lead supplier escalation and recovery for quality, delivery, and risks.

Skills

Direct procurement

NPI

Technical procurement

Reading drawings

Pricing negotiations

Category management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Experience substitute possible

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for mechanical and optical commodities supporting Starlink. You will manage a global supplier base, lead cost and term negotiations, and ensure production readiness for rapid scaling.

You will collaborate with engineering on NPI and design changes, driving category strategies and risk mitigation. This role requires a hands-on, fast-moving approach and onsite work in Redmond, WA.