Raptor Sourcing Manager — Aerospace Supply Chain & NPI

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Sourcing Manager for the Raptor supply chain. In this role, you will develop sourcing strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely fulfillment of inventory to meet production goals. Candidates should have an advanced degree or equivalent experience, with strong procurement and negotiation skills. You will contribute to making space exploration a reality by optimizing sourcing for complex components. This is an onsite position; remote work is not considered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain management.
• Experience with complex machined components or raw materials is preferred.
• Strong experience in contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for critical hardware.
• Analyze supplier capabilities and develop negotiation strategies.
• Ensure timely inventory fulfillment and production capabilities.

Skills

Technical procurement

Cost control

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Advanced degree or 5+ years experience in Purchasing, Operations, or Supply Chain management

Tools

MS Office Suite

SQL

Access

Job description

Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Sourcing Manager for the Raptor supply chain. In this role, you will develop sourcing strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely fulfillment of inventory to meet production goals. Candidates should have an advanced degree or equivalent experience, with strong procurement and negotiation skills. You will contribute to making space exploration a reality by optimizing sourcing for complex components. This is an onsite position; remote work is not considered.