Senior PCB/PCBA Sourcing Strategist

Spacex; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a sourcing specialist (PCB/PCBA) to lead strategic procurement initiatives for advanced aerospace components. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts to drive cost reductions while ensuring compliance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making with tools like SQL and Power BI, and financial impact analysis. Onsite position with travel up to 50% and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in engineering, supply chain or purchasing.
• Experience in contract negotiation and material cost control.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; proficient with MS Office, SQL, Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies to minimize risk and meet purchasing targets.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to design strategic sourcing models.
• Communicate and enforce compliance with sourcing strategies.
• Identify and execute cost reductions with regular progress reporting.
• Conduct quantitative analyses to evaluate financial impact and opportunities.
• Establish supplier SLAs and KPIs; track performance against metrics.
• Perform market research and competitive analysis for categories.
• Collaborate with Legal to draft and finalize contract documents.
• Actively manage contracts to meet obligations and performance standards.
• Drive value and cost savings while mitigating risk through negotiations.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Cost reduction

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS certification

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

MS Office

SQL

Power BI

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a sourcing specialist (PCB/PCBA) to lead strategic procurement initiatives for advanced aerospace components. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts to drive cost reductions while ensuring compliance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making with tools like SQL and Power BI, and financial impact analysis. Onsite position with travel up to 50% and competitive compensation.