Starship Sourcing Specialist — Onsite in FL

Starlink; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist (Starship) to manage strategic supplier analysis, contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration across the supply chain. This role emphasizes supplier development, cost optimization, and ensuring continuity of supply for SpaceX programs.

Based in Cape Canaveral, FL, onsite with travel requirements. Strong emphasis on reading blueprints, ERP proficiency, and NPI support across a global supplier base.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or planning.
• Experience reading drawings and blueprints.
• Technical knowledge in a commodity (composites, machining, avionics, etc.).
• Sourcing from a global supply base using various contractual models.
• Proven success on cross-functional NPI projects, cost models, and negotiations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving environment.
• Understanding of blockchain powered supply chain platforms to boost efficiency, traceability, and payment processing speeds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan and optimize cost structures.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, quality and price, with measurable performance goals.
• Analyze supplier operations for rapid deployment of new product development and long-term production.
• Lead initiatives to improve supplier quality, cost, service levels, delivery, lead-times and compliance.
• Develop supplier scorecards and monthly performance metrics against budget and objectives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and drive make vs. buy decisions across the lifecycle.
• Execute sourcing strategies including RFIs/RFPs, supplier negotiations and contracting.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality to address rejected material and drive corrective actions.
• Negotiate terms and manage contracts including pricing, scope, IP, and export compliance.
• Issue POs, manage master data in MRP for SpaceX programs and provide procurement guidance.
• Advise buyers/planners to ensure tactical procurement success.

Skills

Technical sourcing

Procurement planning

Cross-functional work

ERP systems

Cost modeling

Negotiation

Global sourcing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MRP

Contract management

ERP software

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist (Starship) to manage strategic supplier analysis, contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration across the supply chain. This role emphasizes supplier development, cost optimization, and ensuring continuity of supply for SpaceX programs.

Based in Cape Canaveral, FL, onsite with travel requirements. Strong emphasis on reading blueprints, ERP proficiency, and NPI support across a global supplier base.