Global Raw Materials Supply & Strategy Lead

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Global Supply Manager for Raw Materials (Raptor) in Hawthorne, CA. You will lead sourcing for premium metallic raw materials, manage supplier relationships worldwide, and drive cost reduction across Falcon, Dragon, Raptor, Starship, and Starlink programs.

The role requires extensive experience in purchasing, material planning, and contract negotiation, with travel up to 50% and on-site work in Hawthorne.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or bachelor’s with extensive supply chain experience is required.
• Experience in purchasing and material/production planning.
• Experience in operations or supply chain management and cost control.
• Experience with large value contracts and global supplier base.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material procurement for flight programs and establish supplier relationships globally.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to meet goals and timelines.
• Forecast demand and ensure manufacturing capacity and quality yield for ramp up.

Skills

Purchasing

Material planning

Operations management

Cost control

Education

Advanced degree + 4+ years

Bachelor’s degree + 6+ years

10+ years experience

Tools

RFx process understanding

Contract negotiation

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Global Supply Manager for Raw Materials (Raptor) in Hawthorne, CA. You will lead sourcing for premium metallic raw materials, manage supplier relationships worldwide, and drive cost reduction across Falcon, Dragon, Raptor, Starship, and Starlink programs.

The role requires extensive experience in purchasing, material planning, and contract negotiation, with travel up to 50% and on-site work in Hawthorne.