Lead Sourcing Strategist, Starlink Gateways

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist for Starlink Gateways to lead global supplier development and strategic procurement. You will manage domestic and international supplier bases, influence designs for manufacturability, and drive cost reduction across NPI and production phases.

The role requires negotiating contracts, analyzing supplier risk, and coordinating with Design teams to secure reliable, cost-effective components for Starlink gateways.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant professional and/or internship experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material/production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a domestic and international supply base to support outsourced parts and materials used to produce mechanical and electrical components through NPI and production phases.
• Work with key suppliers to develop sourcing and cost management strategies for existing platforms and new product development.
• Provide guidance on design for manufacturability and trade analysis for mechanical/electrical components, onboarding requirements, and quality.
• Act as supplier interface for RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes.
• Monitor global industry trends and collaborate with Design teams to identify/mitigate supply and demand challenges.
• Drive adoption of low-cost parts and avoidance of obsolescence.
• Visit supplier facilities to assess capability, financial health, and capacity to support contracts.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis including strategy, capacity, market position, and risk.
• Manage costs aligned with program budgets; present value propositions to executives.
• Negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests.

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist for Starlink Gateways to lead global supplier development and strategic procurement. You will manage domestic and international supplier bases, influence designs for manufacturability, and drive cost reduction across NPI and production phases.

The role requires negotiating contracts, analyzing supplier risk, and coordinating with Design teams to secure reliable, cost-effective components for Starlink gateways.