Senior Sourcing & Contracts Lead, Starship Programs

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist (Starship) to shape procurement for capital purchases and construction. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to design strategic sourcing models, manage supplier performance, and drive cost reductions while navigating complex contracts and schedules.

The role requires on-site work in Cape Canaveral, FL, travel up to 50%, and strong contract negotiation, budgeting, and analytics skills to support rapid program evolution.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or 1+ years in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, or related fields.
• Or a bachelor's degree with 2+ years in the listed areas.
• Experience with capital purchases, construction projects, and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies for capital and construction projects.
• Build stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models and drive cost reduction.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage capital/construction contracts from RFP through completion.
• Manage supplier performance and contract interrelationships with creative, sound business judgment.
• Conduct project budgeting and scheduling; identify cost reduction opportunities and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder management

Cost analysis

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Fast-paced prioritization

Education

Engineering

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Material planning

Operations or supply chain management

Material cost control

Master production scheduling

Tools

PowerBI

SQL

MS Office Suite

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist (Starship) to shape procurement for capital purchases and construction. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to design strategic sourcing models, manage supplier performance, and drive cost reductions while navigating complex contracts and schedules.

The role requires on-site work in Cape Canaveral, FL, travel up to 50%, and strong contract negotiation, budgeting, and analytics skills to support rapid program evolution.