Strategic Sourcing Lead for Global Tech & Space

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX, based in Starbase, TX, is seeking a Sourcing Specialist (Starship) to lead strategic supplier selection and end-to-end procurement for high-profile programs. You will manage supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with engineering and quality to ensure supply chain continuity as SpaceX advances interplanetary goals.

This role requires up to 50% travel and thrives in a fast-moving environment, supporting procurement execution and lifecycle management for SpaceX programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of professional experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or planning.
• Experience reading drawings/blueprints.
• Experience in sourcing from a global supply base using various contractual models.
• Proven success in cross-functional new product introduction projects, cost modeling, and negotiating.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic sourcing plans and supplier base management.
• Evaluate suppliers on capability, quality, reliability, and price.
• Analyze supplier operations for rapid new product development and production.
• Lead initiatives to improve supplier quality, total cost, service levels, and lead times.
• Create supplier scorecards and report monthly performance vs budget.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with product lifecycle.
• Execute RFIs/RFPs and perform supplier negotiations/contracting.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality to resolve material issues.
• Negotiate contracts including pricing, terms, IP and export compliance.
• Process purchases and manage master data in MRP.
• Advise planners on strategies and provide oversight for tactical procurement.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Reading drawings

Global procurement

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SpaceX, based in Starbase, TX, is seeking a Sourcing Specialist (Starship) to lead strategic supplier selection and end-to-end procurement for high-profile programs. You will manage supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with engineering and quality to ensure supply chain continuity as SpaceX advances interplanetary goals.

This role requires up to 50% travel and thrives in a fast-moving environment, supporting procurement execution and lifecycle management for SpaceX programs.