Sourcing Specialist (Raptor) — Global Travel, Onsite

Spacex; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to own procurement of raw materials and mechanical parts for the Starship program. You will manage sourcing across precision machined components, forge/heat-treated parts, and related materials, ensuring quality, cost targets, and schedule adherence.

You will forecast demand, manage supplier performance, interpret drawings, and coordinate design changes with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree qualification or 4+ years in related fields.
• Experience in engineering, supply chain, purchasing, or contract negotiation preferred.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP, BOMs, work orders, and purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing across materials including precision machined components, forgings, castings, heat treatment and coatings.
• Quote, negotiate, and place POs aligning with specs, costs and delivery schedules.
• Forecast demand, assess supplier capacity, and manage POs to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Track supplier performance metrics (quality, delivery, cost) in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpret drawings/specifications to align sourcing with capable suppliers and manufacturability.
• Communicate design changes to supply base to minimize downtime and lead times.
• Solve complex supply chain problems in ambiguous environments to ensure continuity of supply.
• Build relationships with internal/external stakeholders to enable change management.
• Complete tasks efficiently, balancing speed and accuracy to meet deadlines.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Data analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

PowerBI

SQL

Excel

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to own procurement of raw materials and mechanical parts for the Starship program. You will manage sourcing across precision machined components, forge/heat-treated parts, and related materials, ensuring quality, cost targets, and schedule adherence.

You will forecast demand, manage supplier performance, interpret drawings, and coordinate design changes with suppliers.