Senior Mechanical Sourcing Strategist

SpaceX Corp.; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is hiring a Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Mechanical (Starship) to lead procurement and supplier relations for critical Starship components.

You will forecast demand, evaluate capacity, manage BOMs, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely, cost-effective fabrication and delivery of machined parts and electromechanical equipment. The role emphasizes negotiation, contract management, and data-driven sourcing strategies to optimize cost and lead times in a

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in engineering, supply chain, purchasing, contract negotiation, material/production planning.
• Experience in procurement, planning, forecasting, and supplier management.
• Strong data analysis skills using Excel, SQL and PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for assigned category.
• Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material.
• Track high-risk components and supplier delivery performance.
• Communicate clearly with vendors and senior leadership.
• Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs; manage contracts and supplier performance.

Skills

Technical sourcing

Procurement

Planning

Contract negotiation

Material cost control

MRP/ERP systems

BOM management

Excel

SQL

PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

BOM management software

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is hiring a Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Mechanical (Starship) to lead procurement and supplier relations for critical Starship components.

You will forecast demand, evaluate capacity, manage BOMs, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely, cost-effective fabrication and delivery of machined parts and electromechanical equipment. The role emphasizes negotiation, contract management, and data-driven sourcing strategies to optimize cost and lead times in a