Strategic Sourcing Lead, Mechanical Commodities

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink) to lead the sourcing of components for satellites, subsystems, and ground stations. The role involves building supplier bases, strategic cost management, and coordinating with internal teams to align with program budgets and timelines.

The ideal candidate has a bachelors degree and substantial experience in engineering, purchasing, and contract negotiation, with a focus on high-volume, critical manufacturing commodities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, or supply chain management.
• Experience negotiating contracts and sourcing global suppliers preferred.
• Experience with sourcing high volume manufacturing commodities (plastics, metal, tooling) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for Starlink satellites, subsystems and ground stations.
• Provide weekly team status reporting and elevate to management when needed.
• Train and mentor team to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop sourcing and cost management strategies with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Understand production equipment to identify cost, space, and process optimization opportunities.
• Use negotiations to maximize value, reduce cost, and manage delivery risk.

Skills

Engineering

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Material planning

Operations or supply chain management

Material cost control

Master production scheduling

Education

Bachelor7s degree

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink) to lead the sourcing of components for satellites, subsystems, and ground stations. The role involves building supplier bases, strategic cost management, and coordinating with internal teams to align with program budgets and timelines.

The ideal candidate has a bachelors degree and substantial experience in engineering, purchasing, and contract negotiation, with a focus on high-volume, critical manufacturing commodities.