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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 Specialist at SpaceX will be responsible for creating and implementing capital sourcing strategies to optimize cost and supplier relationships. Daily tasks include managing supplier evaluations, executing purchasing transactions, and driving compliance with sourcing strategies. The role also involves conducting supplier analysis, negotiating contracts, and maintaining key stakeholder relationships to support the company's ambitious growth targets.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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 1+ years of experience in engineering, supply chain, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations management, or material cost control; or 4+ years of experience in these areas
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the work week, including international travel
- Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status
Nice to have
- Understanding of utilities, power purchase agreements, pipelines, cryogenic commodities, or gas system equipment
- Experience working in a supply chain, production, finance, or engineering function
- Established relationships with suppliers in the oil and gas or power sector
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving environment
Worth weighing
- High-profile and operationally critical position with fast-paced environment
- Requires onsite presence in Starbase, TX; remote work not considered
- Aggressive objectives for the supply chain team
- Potential for extensive travel may impact work-life balance
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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