or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 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 Lead, Fulfillment Purchasing role at SpaceX involves leading a team of fulfillment buyers, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost reduction initiatives. The position requires advanced quantitative analysis to optimize purchasing processes and collaboration with stakeholders to define performance metrics. Additionally, the role includes overseeing purchase orders, resolving invoice issues, and ensuring timely payments to vendors.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of purchasing experience
Nice to have
- Experience in a purchasing or supply chain role
- Remarkable problem solving skills with a bias for speed
- Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
- Excellent customer service skills
- Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
What you get
- Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00
- 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
- Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Position requires full-time onsite presence in Hawthorne, CA; hybrid and remote work not considered
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed
- Communication outside of work hours may be required
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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