Jack Stepanek

Jack Stepanek is a professional with extensive experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and procurement. He worked as a Senior Sourcing Specialist at SpaceX from June 2020 to July 2021, where he was responsible for sourcing and supply chain activities for Starlink Gateway Ground Stations and Inter-Satellite Laser Communication Systems. His role involved negotiating supplier schedules, forming category strategies across commodities like mechanical, optical, and electronics, and ensuring continuity of supply in a dynamic new product introduction (NPI) environment. He also trained and mentored new buyers during his tenure.1

Jack holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Management from Texas Tech University and an MBA in International Business from Washington State University. He is also certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Purdue University.1

Currently, Jack is listed as having other roles in his career, including positions at Baxter International Inc., Medtronic, and Silver Falls Capital. His expertise spans supplier negotiations, cost savings initiatives, and project management within technical and regulatory frameworks.1