Starship Sourcing Lead - Strategic Procurement

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Sourcing Manager (Starship) to lead strategic procurement for Raptor hardware, engage suppliers, and optimize cost control across the Starship program. The role focuses on high-visibility supply chain management, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams.

The candidate will drive supplier negotiations, manage vendor performance, and develop global sourcing strategies to support aggressive cost goals while ensuring

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in engineering, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Balance cost, reliability, and production rate to meet program goals.
• Analyze supplier spend, capacity, and capabilities to drive cost reductions.
• Develop and expand core supplier base while ensuring performance.
• Present roadmaps and supply landscape to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Supply chain management

Cost control

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

SQL

Access

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Sourcing Manager (Starship) to lead strategic procurement for Raptor hardware, engage suppliers, and optimize cost control across the Starship program. The role focuses on high-visibility supply chain management, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams.

The candidate will drive supplier negotiations, manage vendor performance, and develop global sourcing strategies to support aggressive cost goals while ensuring