Strategic Sourcing & Construction Procurement Specialist

SpaceX; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist, Construction (Starlink) to lead supplier selection and cost-reduction strategies for complex construction projects. You will build cross-functional relationships to optimize terms, evaluate delivery methods, and manage a robust supplier pool for timely site readiness.

The role requires strong negotiation, data analysis, and ability to manage high-spend portfolios while ensuring compliance with ITAR and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 4+ years of related experience in purchasing, contracts, or supply chain.
• Experience with supplier management and cost reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk and enable cost reductions.
• Build relationships and drive cross-functional teams to consensus.
• Evaluate construction delivery methods for each project.
• Organize proposals using MasterFormat divisions.
• Assess contractor EMR ratings for risk.
• Develop should-cost models for MEP equipment.
• Identify, evaluate, and select construction material suppliers.
• Maintain a healthy contractor pool and forecast demand.
• Negotiate terms including price, delivery, and quality.
• Oversee material delivery to site and coordinate with managers and suppliers.
• Create, develop and oversee the RFP process and evaluate bids.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract negotiation

Supply chain

Purchasing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist, Construction (Starlink) to lead supplier selection and cost-reduction strategies for complex construction projects. You will build cross-functional relationships to optimize terms, evaluate delivery methods, and manage a robust supplier pool for timely site readiness.

The role requires strong negotiation, data analysis, and ability to manage high-spend portfolios while ensuring compliance with ITAR and internal policies.