Strategic Sourcing Lead: Mechanical & Optical

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for Mechanical & Optical Commodities to support Starlink hardware. The role develops supply bases, negotiates with suppliers, and drives cost, quality and schedule across domestic and international vendors.

You will collaborate with design and engineering teams to enable rapid iteration, manage supply continuity, and lead supplier escalations. The position requires strong procurement experience in a fast-moving, high-stakes setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering
• 3+ years of procurement experience in direct commodity sourcing
• Technical procurement or planning with machined, optical, or photonic components
• Experience in NPI and mass production
• Ability to read drawings, data sheets, BOMs

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) for rapid design iteration
• Work with suppliers to develop sourcing and cost strategies for existing platforms and new product development
• Own supply continuity, capacity planning, and production readiness for scaling programs
• Drive supplier negotiations including pricing, LTAs, capacity, lead times, and terms
• Partner with engineering for NPI, design changes, qualification activities, and transitions
• Build sourcing strategies including multi-source development and new manufacturing techniques
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in cost, delivery, and quality

Skills

Procurement

NPI/MP experience

Optical components

Supplier negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Data analysis

Reading drawings BOMs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for Mechanical & Optical Commodities to support Starlink hardware. The role develops supply bases, negotiates with suppliers, and drives cost, quality and schedule across domestic and international vendors.

You will collaborate with design and engineering teams to enable rapid iteration, manage supply continuity, and lead supplier escalations. The position requires strong procurement experience in a fast-moving, high-stakes setting.