or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 31 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 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
- 2026-09-17
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 at SpaceX will oversee the supply chain for the Starship program, focusing on procurement, supplier negotiation, and material management. Daily tasks include analyzing supplier performance, managing production processes, and developing commodity strategies while ensuring compliance with company policies. The role requires collaboration with engineering and production teams to maintain material health and mitigate supply risks.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, or material cost control, or a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in the same fields.
- Experience in contract negotiation and vendor management.
- Ability to analyze procurement data and report metrics.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the work week, including international travel.
- Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones.
Nice to have
- Technical procurement, manufacturing, and vendor management experience.
- Experience reading datasheets, drawings, and blueprints.
- Proven track record of leadership and team building skills.
- Exceptional analytical skills and effective communication skills.
- Knowledge of current technologies and applications such as MS Office Suite, SQL, and Access.
Worth weighing
- Position requires being onsite in Starbase, TX; remote work is not an option.
- High travel requirement may not suit all candidates.
- Role involves significant responsibility and ownership, which may be challenging in a fast-paced environment.
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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