or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
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 Sr. Sourcing Specialist at SpaceX will focus on developing and implementing sourcing and cost management strategies for capital and construction projects. This role involves managing contracts, optimizing supplier relationships, conducting financial analysis, and identifying cost reduction opportunities while ensuring timely payments and effective project control. The position requires collaboration with internal stakeholders and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment.
- 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
- Advanced degree and 1+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling; or bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in these areas.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the work week.
- Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency due to ITAR requirements.
Nice to have
- Familiarity or experience in purchasing or similar procurement related experience.
- Familiarity or experience in industrial engineering, construction management, and/or facilities management.
- Construction cost estimate experience.
- Strong budget tracking and cost analytical skills.
- Extensive project management and organizational skills.
Worth weighing
- The role requires being onsite in Starbase, TX, with no option for remote work.
- The job involves significant travel and extended hours, which may impact work-life balance.
- The position is in a fast-paced environment that may require quick adaptability and problem-solving under pressure.
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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