Senior Sourcing Strategist – Starbase Launch Pad (On-Site)

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist (Starship Launch Pad) to lead strategic sourcing, supplier evaluations, and cost-reduction initiatives for a high-profile launch program. You will partner with engineering, operations, and program teams to optimize supplier performance and terms, ensuring on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive improvements in a fast-moving, highly visible environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in engineering, supply chain, purchasing, or related fields; or 6+ years in relevant roles.
• Knowledge of cost modeling, supplier evaluation, and contract terms is required.
• Experience with cross-functional sourcing and strategic supplier management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create commodity and capital sourcing strategies to reduce risk and cut costs while meeting delivery targets.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to optimize product and service value and ensure supplier compliance.
• Develop and refine sourcing strategies for Launch & Recovery programs and for key suppliers.
• Evaluate suppliers on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness; ensure continuity of supply.
• Conduct supplier analyses and document strategic plans to identify new suppliers and optimize costs.
• Execute purchasing transactions, issue POs, and maintain master data for accuracy.
• Lead cost-reduction projects with stakeholder coordination and timeline management.
• Negotiate terms to maximize value and minimize risk; perform market benchmarking and analysis.

Skills

Engineering

Supply Chain

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Material planning

Operations management

Cost control

Master production scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

SpaceX seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist (Starship Launch Pad) to lead strategic sourcing, supplier evaluations, and cost-reduction initiatives for a high-profile launch program. You will partner with engineering, operations, and program teams to optimize supplier performance and terms, ensuring on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive improvements in a fast-moving, highly visible environment.