or apply directly on AST SpaceMobile's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 57 days AST SpaceMobile's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of AST SpaceMobile's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at AST SpaceMobile
- high 210 stale, 6 reposted of 231 open
- Hiring momentum
- 268 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AST SpaceMobile's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AST SpaceMobile.
About this role
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist at AST SpaceMobile will lead global sourcing activities, focusing on aerospace materials and components. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project goals. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions while monitoring supplier performance and compliance with industry standards.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- 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 AST SpaceMobile as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, procurement, or related supply chain roles within the aerospace industry
- Proven experience managing international sourcing projects and supplier development initiatives
- Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts and leading supplier performance improvement efforts
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities
Nice to have
- Relevant sourcing, procurement, or project management certifications
- PMP, CPSM, APICS, or equivalent procurement/project management certifications
- Experience with electronics manufacturing sourcing and supplier management
- Experience managing subcontractors, outsourced manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics providers
- Knowledge of AS9100 and other aerospace-specific quality standards
What you get
- Remote-first work environment with flexible working hours
- Opportunity to collaborate with international teams and suppliers worldwide
- Exposure to global aerospace programs and strategic sourcing initiatives
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
- Professional development and career growth opportunities within a growing aerospace organization
- Dynamic, innovative, and collaborative company culture
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role involves significant international travel
- Experience in aerospace industry is a strict requirement
- Potential for additional tasks beyond the listed responsibilities
Summarised from AST SpaceMobile's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by AST SpaceMobile on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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