Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Starship Programs

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Bonus eligible

Job summary

A space exploration company based in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage procurement and fulfillment of mechanical hardware for their Starship program. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with at least one year of relevant experience or four years in supply chain, engineering, or purchasing. Responsibilities include managing sourcing activities, negotiating purchase orders, and analyzing supplier performance in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ year in relevant fields or 4+ years of experience.
• Must have experience in supply chain, engineering, or purchasing.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with fast adaptation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities for precision-machined components and more.
• Quote and negotiate purchase orders ensuring alignment with targets.
• Forecast demand and manage purchase orders for uninterrupted supply.

Skills

Track record for achieving results

Ability to work in ambiguous situations

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented

Strong skills in data analysis using Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience in relevant fields

Tools

MRP or ERP systems

Excel

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

A space exploration company based in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage procurement and fulfillment of mechanical hardware for their Starship program. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with at least one year of relevant experience or four years in supply chain, engineering, or purchasing. Responsibilities include managing sourcing activities, negotiating purchase orders, and analyzing supplier performance in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.