CapEx Sourcing Lead — Onsite in Redmond

InvestedintheMission; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX's Starlink program in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist, Capex to enable production of customer-facing products and to partner with internal stakeholders on supplier value, cost, quality, and delivery.

The role focuses on capital expenditure and consumables purchases, developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and driving cost savings while managing supplier performance and risk in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience in one or more related areas, or 3+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with capital expenditure purchasing is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for the assigned category.
• Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material.
• Track supplier performance on cost, on-time delivery, quality, and other metrics.
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings while reducing risk.
• Create sourcing strategies for Equipment, Services, MRO, and custom parts to meet supply chain targets.
• Solve complex problems quickly to improve speed and efficiency.
• Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead times.
• Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities.
• Draft and manage contract documents with the legal department.
• Manage contracts to ensure supplier performance against obligations.
• Understand contract interrelationships and apply sound business reasoning.
• Maximize value and cost savings through negotiations and cost modeling (Total Cost of Ownership, Should-Cost).
• Travel up to 20% and international travel may be required.
• Onsite position based in Redmond, WA.

Skills

Capex purchasing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SpaceX's Starlink program in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist, Capex to enable production of customer-facing products and to partner with internal stakeholders on supplier value, cost, quality, and delivery.

The role focuses on capital expenditure and consumables purchases, developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and driving cost savings while managing supplier performance and risk in a fast-moving environment.