Strategic Sourcing Lead: Global Supplier Optimization

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Starbase, TX is seeking a procurement professional to lead sourcing strategies and supplier management within our fast-paced supply chain. The role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier performance, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams.

You will drive make-vs-buy decisions, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier risk while supporting SpaceX’s ambitious manufacturing and launch schedule. Occasional travel and onsite work at Starbase are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 1+ years in supply chain or 4+ years in related fields.
• Experience in purchasing, material planning, and supplier management.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create capital sourcing strategies to reduce risk and costs.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships to optimize value.
• Communicate and drive compliance to category strategies.
• Evaluate suppliers for capability, quality, reliability and price.
• Lead supplier analyses and strategic sourcing plans for new products.
• Execute purchasing transactions and ensure on-time delivery.
• Negotiate contracts and manage terms.
• Track performance metrics and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Supply chain management

Purchasing

Material planning

Operations management

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

SpaceX in Starbase, TX is seeking a procurement professional to lead sourcing strategies and supplier management within our fast-paced supply chain. The role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier performance, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams.

You will drive make-vs-buy decisions, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier risk while supporting SpaceX’s ambitious manufacturing and launch schedule. Occasional travel and onsite work at Starbase are required.