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SpaceX · 3 weeks ago

Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Launch Site Supply Chain

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

SpaceX is a pioneering company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. The Sr. Sourcing Specialist in the Launch Site Supply Chain will play a critical role in managing an agile supply chain, creating sourcing strategies, and optimizing supplier relationships to support the company's ambitious growth targets.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create commodity and capital sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction, and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on-time delivery, and cost savings

Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to evaluate sourcing models and optimize the value of products and services that support business requirements; maintain continuous cost reduction programs; communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies; provide solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

Develop and improve sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet targets for the Launch & Recovery program

Ensure the health of the supply base by evaluating and selecting suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness

Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimizes cost models, and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on upcoming new product introduction campaign requirements

Maintain vendor delivery of goods and services; execute purchasing transactions within the scope area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensure delivery; manage all relevant master data to ensure accurate and complete information at all times

Identify and execute cost reduction projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, timeline management, and project updates

Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefits while lowering risk

Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories; Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed

Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance, and other areas as identified

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

Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements

Drive make vs. buy decisions for new products, implement the strategy across the product lifecycle from development, qualification, first article runs through stable production

Execute RFIs and RFPs, document bid events through correspondence to suppliers; conduct supplier negotiations and ongoing contract management

Administer multimillion-dollar contracts and independently negotiate suppliers’ contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, and export compliance

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementContract NegotiationSourcing StrategiesData AnalysisBudget TrackingMaterial PlanningProblem-SolvingCross-Functional CollaborationEffective CommunicationDetail-OrientedSelf-MotivatedAdaptability

Required

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: Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling

Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment

Flexible to work long hours when needed to meet critical deadlines