Senior Sourcing Strategist Space Launch & Supply Chain

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist for the Starship Launch Pad based in Starbase, TX. You will lead strategic procurement, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions to support launch manifest milestones.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, experience with multimillion-dollar contracts, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment. On-site work at Starbase is required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or bachelor's degree with 2+ years in engineering, supply chain, purchasing or related fields.
• Experience in contract negotiation, material or production planning, and operations management.
• Ability to manage multimillion-dollar contracts and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk and costs, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop stakeholder relationships and optimize category strategies and cost reduction programs.
• Lead negotiations and manage RFIs/RFPs, contracts, and supplier performance.

Skills

Advanced degree

Bachelor's + 2+ yrs

Supply chain

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Material planning

Operations management

Cost analysis

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist for the Starship Launch Pad based in Starbase, TX. You will lead strategic procurement, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions to support launch manifest milestones.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, experience with multimillion-dollar contracts, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment. On-site work at Starbase is required.