Senior Sourcing Strategist: Launch & Supply Chain Lead

Ativesite; Texas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Starship Launch Pad) to lead commodity and capital sourcing, negotiate contracts, and drive cost improvements. Based in Starbase, TX, you will partner with engineering and program teams to ensure on-time delivery and optimal supplier performance.

Role requires strong negotiation, data analysis, and experience with global procurement practices. Travel up to 25% may be required; on-site in Starbase, TX. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in one or more of: Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling.
• 6+ years of experience in one or more of: Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Create commodity and capital sourcing strategies to reduce risk and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on-time delivery, and cost savings.
• Develop and maintain internal stakeholder relationships to evaluate sourcing models and optimize value of products and services; drive continuous cost reduction programs and ensure compliance to category strategies.
• Develop and improve sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet targets for Launch & Recovery program.
• Evaluate suppliers on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness to maintain healthy supply base.
• Conduct supplier analysis to identify new suppliers and optimize cost models for upcoming product introductions.

Skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Communication

Detail oriented

Budget tracking

Cross-functional

Data analysis

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Negotiation

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Starship Launch Pad) to lead commodity and capital sourcing, negotiate contracts, and drive cost improvements. Based in Starbase, TX, you will partner with engineering and program teams to ensure on-time delivery and optimal supplier performance.

Role requires strong negotiation, data analysis, and experience with global procurement practices. Travel up to 25% may be required; on-site in Starbase, TX. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.