Strategic Gas Turbine Sourcing Lead

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for Gas Turbine Power Sourcing to develop and drive strategic procurement initiatives. You will build supplier networks, run cost-reduction programs, and oversee contract performance across critical turbine packages and related equipment.

Responsibilities include creating sourcing strategies, negotiating terms, and coordinating with engineering, facilities, and finance to ensure timely delivery and compliance with ITAR/ export controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of experience in purchasing or contract management.
• Alternative: 4+ years of experience in purchasing, contract negotiation, or operations.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with OEMs and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet cost targets.
• Develop stakeholder relationships to optimize value of products and services.
• Present to decision makers on launch-critical events.
• Drive compliance to category strategies and SLAs with suppliers.
• Lead cost reduction projects and track progress.
• Manage contracts and ensure supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Cost reduction

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

Data analysis

PowerBI

SQL

Technical reading

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for Gas Turbine Power Sourcing to develop and drive strategic procurement initiatives. You will build supplier networks, run cost-reduction programs, and oversee contract performance across critical turbine packages and related equipment.

Responsibilities include creating sourcing strategies, negotiating terms, and coordinating with engineering, facilities, and finance to ensure timely delivery and compliance with ITAR/ export controls.