Strategic Sourcing Lead for AI Satellite Electronics

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX Bastrop, TX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for AI Satellite Electronics to support production at Bastrop facilities. You will partner with engineering and manufacturing to formulate sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance, and drive cost reduction while meeting aggressive production goals.

This role involves cross-functional collaboration, contract drafting, and on-site management of supplier capabilities to ensure timely delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in purchasing, planning, or supply chain management.
• Experience with BOMs, MRP, and supplier performance tracking.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create sourcing strategies for connectors, PCBA, and harnessing.
• Manage supplier bases to align with production schedules and CAPEX reviews.
• Place POs and resolve blocked invoices for assigned categories.
• Forecast demand and manage supply signals to adjust material flow.
• Evaluate capacity and track supplier delivery performance.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with legal and internal stakeholders.

Skills

ERP systems

Forecasting

PowerBI

SQL

Vendor management

Data analysis

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP platforms

Job description

SpaceX Bastrop, TX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for AI Satellite Electronics to support production at Bastrop facilities. You will partner with engineering and manufacturing to formulate sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance, and drive cost reduction while meeting aggressive production goals.

This role involves cross-functional collaboration, contract drafting, and on-site management of supplier capabilities to ensure timely delivery and quality.