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SpaceX · Starbase, TX · Propulsion · first seen 2026-10-29
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Sourcing Specialist (Gas Turbine Power Sourcing)

SpaceX's supply chain department enables mission success. You will support fuel and gas supply, capital purchases, and projects for production, test, and launch organizations. This role focuses on sourcing strategies for gas turbine systems and related equipment that directly support SpaceX's growth and launch cadence.

Responsibilities

  • Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet targets for cost savings, payment terms, and cash targets
  • Develop and maintain internal stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models that optimize value and support continuous cost reduction
  • Present to decision makers on launch-critical response events
  • Communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies
  • Identify and execute cost reduction projects including planning, coordination, estimation, and updates
  • Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts, cost improvements, and performance for assigned categories
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define Service Level Agreements and KPIs for suppliers and measure delivery, cost reduction, quality, and timeliness
  • Conduct research, benchmarking, and market analysis for assigned categories
  • Create contract documents in collaboration with the legal department
  • Manage contracts to ensure supplier performance against contract obligations
  • Apply sound business reasoning to interpret contracts and their interrelationships
  • Maximize value and cost savings through strategic negotiations while lowering risk
  • Identify and drive year-over-year cost optimization through reducing usage and eliminating waste
  • Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories
  • Develop and lead supplier development programs, continuously improve performance, and monitor KPIs
  • Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for assigned categories
  • Reduce transaction numbers for assigned categories

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of experience in purchasing, contract negotiation, operations, or supply chain management; OR 4+ years of experience in these areas

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • 1+ years of procurement experience with sourcing gas turbines, turbine generator packages, BOP equipment, and/or SCR systems (catalyst, ammonia/urea reagent systems, injection skids, emissions-control equipment)
  • Working knowledge of the gas turbine OEM landscape, long-lead capital equipment, spare parts, aftermarket, and service agreements (LTSA, O&M, overhaul, field service)
  • Understanding of gas turbine and SCR technical drivers (output, heat rate, availability, NOx/CO performance, catalyst life, reagent consumption) and their impact on total cost of ownership
  • Experience with capital project procurement: RFPs, bid evaluation, T&Cs, FAT/SAT, commissioning support, and coordination with engineering, facilities, test, and launch stakeholders
  • Strong background in total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, supply risk mitigation, dual-sourcing strategies, and ensuring continuity of supply for critical operations
  • Demonstrated success implementing supplier performance scorecards, quality and compliance programs, and logistics optimization (lead-time management, inventory, safety stock) while driving cost savings and service level improvements
  • Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements including pricing, escalation, liquidated damages, warranties, IP, export control, and long-term supply with OEMs, fabricators, and specialty suppliers
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and quality documentation to align sourcing with engineering intent
  • Experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components
  • Knowledge of relevant codes, quality systems, and compliance (ASME, API, ISO, environmental/air-permit constraints, ITAR/EAR as applicable)
  • Strong track record of leadership and team building
  • Problem-solving skills with bias for speed and positive impact
  • Ability to learn quickly and prioritize to meet customer and company needs
  • Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
  • Excellent customer service skills, self-motivated, produces exceptional work
  • Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • Strong technical knowledge of current technologies and applications (MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.)
  • Detail-oriented and responsive to fast-moving environments
  • Holds self to highest ethical standards with integrity

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral
  • Must be able to travel up to 25% of work week, including international travel
  • Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends to meet major milestones
  • Onsite work required at one of the following locations: Cape Canaveral, FL; Memphis, TN; or Starbase, TX. Remote work not considered.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.