Senior Indirect Sourcing Specialist — Machinery & Equipment

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Bonus eligibility

401(k) plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Indirect to lead procurement for machinery and equipment across Starship, Raptor, Starlink and related programs. You will shape supplier strategies, run RFPs, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and cost savings.

This role requires 3+ years in indirect procurement, strong data analysis (Excel/SQL/Power BI), and contract negotiations. Travel up to 10% in a fast-moving, high-integrity environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree, or bachelor’s with 2+ years in purchasing, contract negotiation, or supply chain management.
• Experience with indirect categories: machinery/equipment, capital equipment, MRO, calibration, facilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication across all internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute procurement projects from planning to completion with stakeholders.
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value while lowering risk and cost.
• Establish preferred suppliers and manage bidding, RFPs, and contract execution.
• Develop KPI-based supplier performance programs and monitor procurement metrics.
• Source production machinery and equipment for Hawthorne programs and related assets.
• Collaborate with Legal to author contracts and ensure vendor compliance.

Skills

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Operations or supply chain management

Vendor management

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Indirect to lead procurement for machinery and equipment across Starship, Raptor, Starlink and related programs. You will shape supplier strategies, run RFPs, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and cost savings.

This role requires 3+ years in indirect procurement, strong data analysis (Excel/SQL/Power BI), and contract negotiations. Travel up to 10% in a fast-moving, high-integrity environment.