Sourcing Manager • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in supply chain management and sourcing, with experience in procurement and supplier development. You understand the complexities of managing demand plans and are adept at working with key suppliers to implement effective sourcing strategies. Your ability to analyze cost structures and develop should-cost models is essential for this role. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving supply chain.

You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to effectively interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Your experience in managing RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs will enable you to drive the sourcing process efficiently. You are detail-oriented and have a strong focus on quality and cost management, ensuring that project budgets and forecasts are adhered to.

What you'll do

As a Sourcing Manager for the Starshield project, you will be responsible for managing the demand plan and sourcing strategies for hardware used in the satellite constellation. You will work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing strategies that support both existing platforms and new product development. Your role will involve pulling and aggregating the overall demand picture to enable accurate demand signals that facilitate production rates.

You will act as the primary supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, partnering with internal stakeholders to run the RFX process and evaluations. Your expertise in cost management will be crucial as you manage costs aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts. You will also develop should-cost models to maintain competitive sourcing strategies.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of space exploration. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a mission-driven organization that is committed to enabling human life on Mars. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.