Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Commodities (Starlink)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA
Posted 22 days ago · $115,000.00 - $150,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 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 Sourcing Manager for Mechanical Commodities at SpaceX will oversee the supply base for Starlink satellites and related systems. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost management aligns with production needs. The role also involves budget management, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize procurement processes.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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 and 5+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling
- Experience in contract negotiation and sourcing
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the work week, including international travel
- Ability to work flexible and extended hours as needed
Nice to have
- Experience with sourcing high volume manufacturing commodities such as plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die casting, CNC machining, and production tooling
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs
What you get
- Pay range: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
- Eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock and stock options
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technologies or systems used in sourcing
- Role requires onsite presence in Redmond, WA
- Travel requirements may be demanding with up to 30% travel
- Work hours may be flexible and extended, including weekends
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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