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Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Starship)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted about 2 months ago · $85,000.00 - $100,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2033 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
2026-10-08

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

As a Sr. Sourcing Specialist at SpaceX, you will manage the procurement and fulfillment of critical mechanical hardware for the Starship program. This role involves sourcing activities for various commodities, negotiating purchase orders, forecasting demand, and ensuring supplier performance while adapting to frequent design changes. You will also build relationships with stakeholders and solve complex supply chain issues in a fast-paced environment.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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

  • Advanced degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in engineering, supply chain, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations management, material cost control, or master production scheduling; or 6+ years of experience in these areas.
  • Demonstrated track record of extreme ownership and a high sense of agency.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.
  • Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

  • Experience leveraging AI tools and large language models for sourcing activities.
  • Ability to operate in ambiguous situations and rapidly self-learn new tools.
  • Experience leading supplier development and onboarding activities.
  • Strong data analysis skills using Excel, SQL, and Power BI.
  • Experience with MRP/ERP systems and managing bills of materials, work orders, and purchase orders.

What you get

  • Base salary range of $100,000.00 - $130,000.00, determined on a case-by-case basis.
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and employee stock purchase plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.

Worth weighing

  • Position requires being onsite in Hawthorne, CA; remote work not considered.
  • Fast-paced, dynamic environment may lead to high pressure and workload.
  • Frequent design changes may require adaptability and quick problem-solving.

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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