Strategic Sourcing Lead, Mechanical Commodities

Spacex; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Mechanical Commodities focused on Starlink. The role is based in Redmond, WA, onsite, and involves building a robust supplier base for satellites, subsystems, and ground stations.

You will lead cost-saving initiatives and coordinate with internal teams to align procurement with program budgets. Responsibilities include team mentoring, weekly status reporting, and developing sourcing strategies that reduce risk while improving delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years in purchasing, material planning, operations, or cost control.
• Experience negotiating contracts and sourcing global suppliers is preferred.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing commodities (injection molding, stamping, die casting, CNC) is a plus.

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 necessary.
• Train and mentor the team to ensure continuous improvement.
• Negotiate with key suppliers to support cost management and delivery priorities.
• Work with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies for capital purchases and production consumables.

Skills

Purchasing

Material planning

Operations management

Material cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Mechanical Commodities focused on Starlink. The role is based in Redmond, WA, onsite, and involves building a robust supplier base for satellites, subsystems, and ground stations.

You will lead cost-saving initiatives and coordinate with internal teams to align procurement with program budgets. Responsibilities include team mentoring, weekly status reporting, and developing sourcing strategies that reduce risk while improving delivery performance.