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.
SOURCING SPECIALIST, MECHANCIAL COMMODITIES (STARLINK)
One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink constellation is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. The Starlink Supply Chain Department is looking for a Sourcing Specialist to support the Bastrop, TX production facility. To capitalize on our technical and market success, our team will execute large-scale projects that will define the bottom-line for the Starlink program. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, inventory management, negotiation of supplier contracts and pricing, and developing the commodity strategy.
This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of Satellites and Gateways. You will work in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, executing effective, creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. With integration taking place in-house, sourcing specialists are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category
- Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material
- Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance
- Communicate clearly and rapidly to influence decisions of vendors and senior leadership
- Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
- Create sourcing strategies for all mechanical custom and COTS hardware
- Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for the fabrication and delivery of parts
- Support commodities including but are not limited to machined parts, electromechanical equipment, large machining, finish processes, mechanical assemblies, etc.
- Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency
- Manage outsource fabrication projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and manage vendor performance
- Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities
- Responsible for authoring of contract documents with the legal department
- Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations
- Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs
- Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders
- Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis
- Strong track record for achieving results; highly preferred to be able to reference wins and quantify impact
- Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI
- Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, sheet metal fabrication, etc.
- Familiar with common material finishes and coatings, including paint, powder coat, anodize, heat treatment, etc.
- American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications
- Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel
- Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
- Capability to prioritize multiple on-going projects
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Position may require extended hours and/or weekend work when needed
- Position may require travel up to 30%
- This position is based out in Bastrop and is 100% onsite
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or at least 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering
- Experience with MRP or ERP systems and managing bills of materials, work orders, and purchase orders
- Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis
- Strong data analysis skills using Excel, SQL, and Power BI
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and machines, including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, and sheet metal fabrication
- Familiarity with material finishes and coatings, including paint, powder coat, anodize, and heat treatment
- APICS, Six Sigma, or similar certification
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and responsive in a fast-moving environment
- Ability to prioritize multiple ongoing projects
- Ability to meet ITAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or authorized individual
SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.
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What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
