Sourcing Specialist, Indirect

Starlink; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Stock awards

Discretionary bonuses

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist, Indirect, based in Hawthorne, CA, to lead procurement for machinery and equipment across Starship, Raptor, Starlink, and related programs. You will drive supplier strategy, negotiate terms, and manage KPI-driven performance with internal stakeholders.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, establish preferred suppliers, and oversee bidding procedures, contracts, and compliance while traveling up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year in purchasing, contract negotiation, operations or supply chain management, or 4+ years in similar roles.
• Experience with indirect categories such as machinery, equipment, MRO, facilities and services.
• Strong written and verbal communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute projects to completion with stakeholder coordination and updates.
• Use negotiations to maximize value, reduce cost and lower risk.
• Establish and manage suppliers; develop relationships to meet needs and implement bidding procedures.
• Develop internal relationships to align category strategies with SpaceX needs.
• Source machinery and equipment for Hawthorne programs, including cranes and calibration gear.
• Manage rental equipment, asset resale, and support launch operations equipment needs.
• Benchmark and analyze performance metrics against budget; drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in drafting contract documents and ensure supplier compliance.

Skills

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Operations management

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

PowerBI

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Experience requirement: 1+ year or 4+ years

Tools

Excel

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SOURCING SPECIALIST, INDIRECT

We are a progressive procurement organization pushing the boundaries of traditional procurement reputation and methodologies. We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers. Our organization moves quickly, and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and delivery. This role sits within our purchasing department, a team that is focused on our corporate functions. You would be responsible for machinery and equipment supporting Hawthorne production programs including Starship, Raptor, Starlink, Falcon, Dragon, Starfall, and NDE. We are looking for the right person who is equipped and ready for these challenges to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and execute projects to completion including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, and communicating project updates.
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefits while lowering risk.
• Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories. Identify service areas of need within SpaceX and develop relationships with new suppliers to meet those needs. Maintain supplier base as needed to allow for proper implementation of bidding procedures and RFP's. Create and implement management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor (KPI's) key performance indicators of the supply base that include but are not limited to on-time delivery, payment terms, cash targets, and cost savings.
• Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to create a collaborative environment focused on delivering services and materials on time. Communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies among SpaceX internal stakeholders.
• Source production machinery and equipment for Hawthorne programs, including cranes, calibration equipment and services, equipment maintenance, commissioning and decommissioning, equipment moves, and rigging.
• Manage rental equipment and storage suppliers and lead companywide asset resale. Support recovery and launch operations equipment requirements at Long Beach and Vandenberg.
• Benchmark, track, and analyze annual performance metrics and sourcing trends against budget on a monthly basis to demonstrate continuous improvement and progress against strategic objectives.
• Assist in the authoring of contract documents with the Legal Department. Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations. Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of experience working in one or more of the following; or 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
  • Purchasing.
  • Contract negotiation.
  • Operations or supply chain management.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years of procurement experience with indirect categories (machinery and equipment, capital equipment, MRO, calibration, facilities, services).
• Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel.
• Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Remarkable problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
• Proven success working on cross-functional production equipment and capital projects, completing cost models, and negotiating.
• Holds self to highest ethical standards, and conducts all activities with the highest of integrity.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel up to 10% work week travel may be required, including international travel.
• Able to work long hours and weekends as needed.
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range:

Level 1: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00

Level 2: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].