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Sourcing Specialist, Mechanical & Optical Commodities (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink - Electronic Sourcing
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Bastrop, TXfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Sourcing specialist role focused on mechanical and optical commodities for Starlink satellites, partnering with engineering and suppliers to drive cost, quality, and schedule across rapid design iterations and production ramp.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) that enables rapid design iteration
  • Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
  • Own supply continuity, capacity planning, and production readiness for rapidly scaling programs
  • Drive supplier negotiations including pricing, LTAs, capacity investments, lead times, and commercial terms to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests
  • Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the design teams to identify and mitigate supply and demand challenges
  • Drive supplier negotiations including pricing, LTAs, capacity investments, lead times, and commercial terms
  • Partner with engineering teams to support new product introduction (NPI), design changes, qualification activities, and production transitions
  • Build and maintain sourcing strategies including multi source development, vertical integration opportunities, and new manufacturing techniques
  • Lead executive-level supplier escalations and recovery efforts for quality, delivery, and technical risks
  • Develop clear risk assessments, mitigation plans, and production recovery strategies
  • Monitor and improve supplier performance including delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost
  • Drive end-to-end ownership of hardware from material readiness for prototype builds through full-rate production
  • Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget
  • Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering

Skills

Required:Procurement and sourcing
Nice to have:Technical procurementNew product introduction (NPI)

Benefits

  • Equity-friendly compensation (implicit in SpaceX roles)
  • Onsite Bastrop, TX option
  • Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace and Starlink programs
  • Competitive healthcare, retirement, and growth opportunities (standard SpaceX offering)
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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