Senior Sourcing Specialist, Solar for Starlink

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist for Solar (Starlink) to drive procurement and supply chain strategies for solar production. The role partners with engineering and manufacturing to ensure responsive, cost-effective material flow from suppliers and integration to production lines.

The successful candidate will manage supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and develop a supplier network to meet ambitious Starlink goals while navigating a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in purchasing/procurement, or 5+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in solar production or semiconductor/manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for Solar Cell, Wafer, and Ingot production.
• Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals for solar production.
• Track high-risk components and supplier delivery performance.
• Communicate clearly with vendors and senior leadership.
• Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs; create sourcing strategies for consumables, gases, and chemicals.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist for Solar (Starlink) to drive procurement and supply chain strategies for solar production. The role partners with engineering and manufacturing to ensure responsive, cost-effective material flow from suppliers and integration to production lines.

The successful candidate will manage supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and develop a supplier network to meet ambitious Starlink goals while navigating a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.