Strategic Sourcing Lead for Starship Program

SpaceX

Hawthorne (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Starship Sourcing Manager to lead strategic procurement, supplier development, and cost management to scale Starship production. The role focuses on forging a robust supplier base for forgings and complex machined parts, negotiating favorable terms, and aligning with program cost goals while communicating with engineering and operations.

Candidates should bring advanced degrees or extensive experience in supply chain, with travel up to 15% and on-site work at

Qualifications

Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, operations or supply chain management, or cost control.
Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in the same domains.
Or 9+ years of experience in one or more of these areas.

Responsibilities

Balance cost, reliability, and production rate in a dynamic environment and make risk-based calls.
Analyze supplier spend, capacity, and core competencies to shape negotiation strategies.
Develop and expand supplier base, monitor cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Present commodity roadmaps and sourcing strategies to internal stakeholders.
Ensure on-time build by driving fulfillment from vendors and maintaining inventory health with min/max levels.
Lead NPI sourcing and make-vs-buy decisions with stakeholders.
Travel up to 15% and work extended hours as needed.