Strategic Sourcing Manager — Mechanical & Optical

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX’s Starlink sourcing team is seeking a seasoned manager to lead mechanical and optical commodities for satellite hardware. You will build and optimize supplier bases, drive cost management, and align sourcing with fast-paced product development.

You will collaborate with design and engineering on NPI, manage supply continuity, and lead complex supplier negotiations to safeguard schedules and budgets. Onsite Bastrop, TX with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in purchasing, procurement, material or supply chain management; or 9+ years without degree.
• Experience in direct commodity sourcing, NPI, and mass production environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) for rapid design iteration.
• Negotiate pricing, LTAs, capacity investments, lead times, and terms to ensure continuity.
• Own supply continuity, capacity planning, and production readiness for scaling programs.
• Partner with engineering teams to support NPI, design changes, qualification activities, and production transitions.
• Lead executive-level supplier escalations and mitigation of quality, delivery, and cost risks.

Skills

Procurement experience

Direct commodity sourcing

NPI experience

Reading technical drawings

Cost reduction

Category management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

SpaceX’s Starlink sourcing team is seeking a seasoned manager to lead mechanical and optical commodities for satellite hardware. You will build and optimize supplier bases, drive cost management, and align sourcing with fast-paced product development.

You will collaborate with design and engineering on NPI, manage supply continuity, and lead complex supplier negotiations to safeguard schedules and budgets. Onsite Bastrop, TX with travel as needed.