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Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink)

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
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 Electro Mechanical Commodities at SpaceX will oversee the supply chain for Starlink satellites and related systems. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing costs and processes. The manager will also mentor team members, report on project statuses, and communicate with internal stakeholders and executives.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, or material cost control; OR 7+ years of experience in one or more of these areas
  • Experience in contract negotiation and sourcing
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the work week, including internationally
  • Ability to work flexible and extended hours as needed, including weekends
  • U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency due to ITAR requirements

Nice to have

  • Experience with sourcing high volume manufacturing commodities such as plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die casting, CNC machining, and production tooling
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated
  • Ability to prioritize effectively

Worth weighing

  • Position requires being onsite in Bastrop, TX
  • Travel may be required, which could impact work-life balance
  • Role involves significant responsibility and pressure to meet internal and external demands

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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