Strategic Gas Turbine Sourcing Lead

SpaceX; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist to lead gas turbine power sourcing across production, test, and launch operations.

You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while ensuring contracts align with engineering intent and project needs. The role requires deep procurement expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to meet ambitious production targets.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or bachelor’s degree with experience in engineering, supply chain, purchasing, contract negotiation, or related fields.
• Experience in procurement for gas turbines or related equipment is preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications to align sourcing with engineering intent.

Responsibilities

• Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet purchasing targets.
• Develop internal stakeholder relationships to optimize value of products and services.
• Present to decision makers on launch critical events with confidence.
• Ensure compliance to category strategies and drive cost reduction projects.
• Perform analyses to identify financial impact and cost improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate to define SLAs and KPIs for suppliers and measure outcomes.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking for assigned categories.
• Create and manage contracts with the legal team and monitor performance.
• Identify and drive year-over-year cost optimization and supplier base improvements.
• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices; reduce transactions in scope.

Skills

Gas turbine procurement

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Contract interpretation

MS Office / PowerBI

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

6+ years experience in relevant fields

Tools

PowerBI

SQL

MS Office Suite

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist to lead gas turbine power sourcing across production, test, and launch operations.

You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while ensuring contracts align with engineering intent and project needs. The role requires deep procurement expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to meet ambitious production targets.