Strategic Sourcing Lead — Starship Programs

Starlink; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Starship) to lead strategic procurement for capital and construction projects in Westminster, MD. The role demands strong sourcing, negotiation, and project budgeting skills, with a focus on reducing cost and risk across supplier relations.

You will draft and manage contracts, build stakeholder networks, and monitor KPIs to improve supplier performance while ensuring on-time delivery and value creation in a fast-moving program.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and substantial experience in sourcing, purchasing, contracts, or supply chain management.
• Experience with capital or construction procurement preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier performance management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and drive cost savings across programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies for capital and construction projects.
• Build stakeholder relationships to optimize supplier value and drive continuous cost reduction.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage capital and construction contracts from RFP to completion.
• Manage supplier performance and contract interrelationships for best value.
• Lead project budgeting, scheduling, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce transactions and improve procurement efficiencies.
• Ensure timely payment and resolution of invoice issues.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Contract negotiation

Cost analysis

Vendor management

Project budgeting

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Starship) to lead strategic procurement for capital and construction projects in Westminster, MD. The role demands strong sourcing, negotiation, and project budgeting skills, with a focus on reducing cost and risk across supplier relations.

You will draft and manage contracts, build stakeholder networks, and monitor KPIs to improve supplier performance while ensuring on-time delivery and value creation in a fast-moving program.