Sourcing Manager (Starship)
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $120,000.00 - $170,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 76 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 2362 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
The Sourcing Manager for Starship at SpaceX will be responsible for developing and optimizing the supply chain strategy to support the production of Starship hardware. Daily tasks include strategic procurement, supplier development, cost negotiations, and ensuring inventory health while collaborating with various stakeholders. This role requires balancing cost, reliability, and production rates in a dynamic environment, as well as managing supplier relationships and performance.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, operations or supply chain management, or cost control; or a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience; or 9+ years of experience in these areas.
Nice to have
- Technical procurement, manufacturing, and vendor management experience in aerospace or high-volume manufacturing.
- Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP) with the ability to read technical drawings and related files.
- Strong experience in vendor management and contract negotiation with a focus on cost reductions.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, SQL, Access, etc.
- Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
What you get
- Pay range of $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 based on experience and qualifications.
- Eligibility for long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, and stock purchase options.
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
- Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave and 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Worth weighing
- Position requires onsite work in Hawthorne, CA; remote work is not considered.
- Must be able to travel up to 15% and work extended hours or weekends as needed.
- No specific mention of work-life balance or flexibility in hours.
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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