Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Starship)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. SOURCING SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist with a demonstrated track record of extreme ownership and a high sense of agency to own end-to-end procurement and fulfillment of critical mechanical hardware in support of the Starship program. Supply chain functions at SpaceX include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Own sourcing activities across a range of commodities, including precision-machined components, outside processes (e.g., heat treat, coatings), forgings, castings, and other complex manufactured parts.  

• Quote, negotiate, and place purchase orders for precision-machined components while ensuring alignment with technical specifications, cost targets, and delivery schedules.  

• Forecast demand, evaluate supplier capacity, and proactively manage purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted supply of piece parts in support of aggressive development and production schedules.  

• Track and drive supplier performance across quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  

• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to select and align with suppliers that deliver optimal manufacturability, quality, and cost efficiency.  

• Manage frequent design changes by clearly communicating updates to the supply base, minimizing downtime, and reducing lead times through proactive coordination.  

• Take initiative to solve complex, open-ended supply chain problems in an ambiguous, fast-evolving environment to ensure continuity of supply.  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment, foster collaboration, and enable effective change management throughout the product lifecycle.  

• Consistently deliver results with a high level of efficiency and effectiveness, balancing speed and accuracy to meet critical program deadlines.  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Advanced degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:

• Engineering  

• Supply Chain  

• Purchasing  

• Contract negotiation  

• Material or production planning  

• Operations management  

• Material cost control  

• Master production scheduling  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Experience leveraging AI tools and large language models to accelerate sourcing activities, including supplier research,