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Sourcing Specialist (Raptor)

SpaceX· Starship Avionics Supply Chain
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Hawthorne, CA$85k - $100kfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Sourcing Specialist responsible for procurement and fulfillment of raw materials and mechanical parts for SpaceX Starship/Raptor program, driving supplier management, demand forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration to support development and production schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Manage sourcing activities across a range of supported commodities including precision machined components, outside processes (e.g. heat treat, coatings, etc.), forgings, castings, raw materials, and other complex manufactured parts.
  • Quote out, negotiate, and place purchase orders for precision-machined mechanical components, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, cost targets, and delivery schedules.
  • Forecast demand, evaluate supplier capacity, and proactively manage purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted supply of mechanical components in support of development and production schedules.
  • Track and drive supplier performance metrics – such as quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost – in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to align sourcing activities with suppliers possessing the optimal capabilities, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and cost efficiency.
  • Manage frequent design changes by clearly and effectively communicating updates to the supply base, minimizing unproductive downtime and reducing lead times through proactive coordination.
  • Taking the initiative to solve complex, open-ended supply chain problems in an ambiguous fast-evolving environment to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to confirm alignment, foster collaboration, and enable effective change management throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Consistently complete tasks with a high level of efficiency and effectiveness, balancing speed and accuracy to meet critical program deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of experience working in one or more of the following; or 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling

Skills

Required:Sourcing and procurementForecasting and demand planningSupplier performance managementEngineering interpretationChange management and communicationProblem-solving in supply chain
Nice to have:ERP/MRP experienceData analysis (Excel, SQL, PowerBI)

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including company stock or stock options
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks)
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Sick leave (5 days per year for exempt employees)
  • Various discounts and perks
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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