Sourcing Specialist (Starship)

SpaceX•Westminster, MD

4d•$85,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support the Starship program and help build an agile, robust supply chain. The role develops and executes sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships and performance, and supports purchasing operations across the product lifecycle, from development and qualification through stable production. The position works closely with engineering, quality, and other internal stakeholders to build procurement strategies aligned with business needs and ensure reliable, cost-effective supply. The role is based onsite in Westminster, Maryland; remote work is not considered. Travel of up to 50% of the work week may be required, including international travel. Extended hours and weekends may be needed to meet major milestones. Compensation is listed at Level 1: $85,000–$110,000 and Level 2: $100,000–$135,000, with actual level and salary determined based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The total rewards package may include long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, and discounted stock purchases, in addition to medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, vacation, paid holidays, paid sick leave, and other discounts and perks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Must be able to travel, including international travel, with up to 50% work-week travel potentially required.
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones.
Must meet applicable U.S. Government export authorization requirements: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of professional experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or planning.
Experience reading drawings and blueprints.
Technical knowledge in a commodity such as composite raw materials, composite component manufacturing, machining, avionics, or soft goods.
Experience sourcing from a global supply base using various contractual models.
Demonstrated success on cross-functional new product introduction projects, cost modeling, and negotiations.
Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing or planning functions.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving, changing environment.
Ability to conduct all activities with the highest integrity.
Understanding of blockchain-powered supply-chain platforms for efficiency, traceability, and payment processing.

Responsibilities

Conduct supplier analysis and develop strategic sourcing plans that identify suitable suppliers, optimize costs, and help ensure continuity of supply.
Manage and stratify the supplier base using a documented supplier management playbook.
Evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness.
Establish and execute supplier operating plans with clear goals and controls to maintain performance.
Assess supplier technical capability, equipment, and capacity for new product development and long-term production.
Lead initiatives to improve supplier quality, total cost, service levels, coordination, delivery, pricing, lead times, payment, and risk compliance.
Develop supplier scorecards, track performance against key performance indicators, and support formal management reporting.
Benchmark and analyze annual performance metrics and sourcing trends against budget on a monthly basis.
Build relationships with internal stakeholders, understand their needs, and develop procurement strategies aligned with business requirements.
Advise engineering on design decisions that support an effective supply plan.
Drive make-versus-buy decisions and implement strategies throughout product development, qualification, first-article production, and stable production.
Execute sourcing strategies, including RFIs and RFPs; document bid events; develop supplier selection criteria; negotiate and manage contracts.
Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to determine causes of rejected material and reduce or eliminate quality issues.
Administer moderate to large contracts and negotiate contract terms, pricing, technical requirements, scope, responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, and export compliance.
Issue purchase orders for SpaceX programs, ensure delivery, and maintain accurate and complete MRP master data.
Advise and support buyer/planners on procurement strategies and tactics, providing oversight for tactical procurement execution.

Benefits

Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation accrual.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave under company policy.
Other discounts and perks.