SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SOURCING SPECIALIST, INDIRECT
We are a progressive procurement organization pushing the boundaries of traditional procurement reputation and methodologies. We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers. Our organization moves quickly, and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and delivery. This role sits within our purchasing department, a team that is focused on our corporate functions. You would be responsible for machinery and equipment supporting Hawthorne production programs including Starship, Raptor, Starlink, Falcon, Dragon, Starfall, and NDE. We are looking for the right person who is equipped and ready for these challenges to join our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify and execute projects to completion including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, and communicating project updates.
- Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefits while lowering risk.
- Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories. Identify service areas of need within SpaceX and develop relationships with new suppliers to meet those needs. Maintain supplier base as needed to allow for proper implementation of bidding procedures and RFP's. Create and implement management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor (KPI's) key performance indicators of the supply base that include but are not limited to on-time delivery, payment terms, cash targets, and cost savings.
- Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to create a collaborative environment focused on delivering services and materials on time. Communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies among SpaceX internal stakeholders.
- Source production machinery and equipment for Hawthorne programs, including cranes, calibration equipment and services, equipment maintenance, commissioning and decommissioning, equipment moves, and rigging.
- Manage rental equipment and storage suppliers and lead companywide asset resale. Support recovery and launch operations equipment requirements at Long Beach and Vandenberg.
- Benchmark, track, and analyze annual performance metrics and sourcing trends against budget on a monthly basis to demonstrate continuous improvement and progress against strategic objectives.
- Assist in the authoring of contract documents with the Legal Department. Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations. Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
- Purchasing.
- Contract negotiation.
- Operations or supply chain management.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years of procurement experience with indirect categories (machinery and equipment, capital equipment, MRO, calibration, facilities, services).
- Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel.