Senior Sourcing Lead for Launch Pad Programs

Starlink; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist for the Starship Launch Pad to lead strategic procurement activities.

You will create commodity and capital sourcing strategies, build strong internal stakeholder relationships, and drive cost reductions while ensuring on-time delivery and quality across SpaceX programs. The role requires travel up to 25%, ability to work extended hours, and on-site work at Starbase, TX.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in engineering, supply chain, purchasing, or contract negotiation.
• Experience in supply chain, procurement, or related fields.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk and costs while aligning with payment terms and on-time delivery.
• Develop stakeholder relationships and optimize value of products and services.
• Evaluate suppliers for capability, quality, reliability and price.
• Conduct supplier analysis to plan strategic sourcing and continuity.
• Issue purchase orders and manage master data for SpaceX programs.
• Lead cost reduction projects and negotiate terms with suppliers.
• Perform market research, benchmarking, and risk assessments.
• Drive improvements in supplier quality, service levels, and delivery.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Budget tracking

Cross functional collaboration

Data analysis

Global sourcing

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist for the Starship Launch Pad to lead strategic procurement activities.

You will create commodity and capital sourcing strategies, build strong internal stakeholder relationships, and drive cost reductions while ensuring on-time delivery and quality across SpaceX programs. The role requires travel up to 25%, ability to work extended hours, and on-site work at Starbase, TX.