Overview In this role you help secure critical mechanical components for Starship by driving sourcing, planning, and supplier management. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, assess capacity, and push for cost-efficient, timely fabrication and delivery. You'll manage vendor performance, contract terms, and risk while shaping a high velocity supply chain that supports SpaceX's ambitious growth. This position offers the chance to influence supplier choices, quality, and delivery at a program-level that directly impacts multi planetary exploration.
Compensation / Benefits- comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- disability and life insurance
- paid parental leave
- paid vacation (3 weeks)
- 10+ paid holidays per year
Responsibilities- Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices
- Forecast demand and manage supply signals
- Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance
- Communicate with vendors and leadership
- Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
- Develop a preferred supplier network to minimize cost and lead time
- Support machined parts, electromechanical equipment, large machining, finishes, assemblies
- Solve complex problems with speed and efficiency
- Manage outsourced fabrication projects and vendor performance
- Perform onsite vendor capability reviews
- Author contract documents with legal
- Manage contracts to ensure performance and apply contract terms
- Utilize negotiations to maximize value while reducing risk
Key requirements- Advanced degree or bachelor's degree and 2+ years in engineering, supply chain, purchasing, contract negotiation, or related fields
- Experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or planning preferred
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and machines; familiarity with finishes and coatings
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems and BOMs, work orders, and POs
- Forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis
- Strong data analysis skills (Excel, SQL, PowerBI)
- Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels
- Fast learner, detail-oriented, able to operate in a fast-moving environment
- Integrity and urgency in activities
- Effective communicator
- Fast learner
- Detail-oriented
- MRP/ERP systems
- BOM management
- Forecasting and demand planning
