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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Telecommunications, Manufacturing

Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Starship)

Starbase, TXOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

Capital Purchases
Construction Projects
Sourcing Strategies
Cost Management Strategies
Contract Negotiation
Supplier Performance
Project Budgeting
Project Scheduling
Cost Reduction Projects
KPIs

Nice to have

Industrial Engineering
Facilities Management
Construction Cost Estimates
Budget Tracking
Analytical Skills
MS Office Suite

Role summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist to support capital purchases and construction projects for its construction and facilities organizations. This role involves developing and implementing sourcing and cost management strategies, negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance, and identifying cost reduction opportunities. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and 1+ years of experience, or a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material/production planning, operations, supply chain management, or material cost control. Familiarity with industrial engineering, construction management, and facilities management is preferred. The position requires strong analytical, project management, and negotiation skills, with a focus on speed and integrity. This role is based onsite in Starbase, TX, with potential for up to 50% travel.

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.

SR. SOURCING SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

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 individual will support capital purchases and construction projects for the construction and facilities organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support capital and construction projects

Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models that optimize the value of products and services that support business unit requirement to maintain continuous cost reduction programs for controllable expenditures

Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet targets for the purchasing department including but not limited to payment terms, cash targets, on time delivery and cost savings

Draft, negotiate, and manage capital and construction contracts from RFP through completion

Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations and understanding interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business

Perform project control tasks such as project budgeting and scheduling

Identify and execute cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates

Create and implement related management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base

Responsible for advanced quantitative analysis to identify financial impacts of decisions and performance for category managed

Perform business process analysis and develop models to improve cost

Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories

Source and onboard new suppliers to serve dynamic program with rapidly evolving business needs

Act as a focal point for contractor management supporting contractors badging and communication

Identify opportunities for contractor management process improvement

Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category

Develop and lead efforts to reduce the number of transactions and improve efficiencies for assigned category

Resolve invoice issues and ensure that vendors are paid on time

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced degree and 1+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:

Engineering

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Material or production planning

Operations or supply chain management

Material cost control

Master production scheduling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Familiarity or experience in purchasing or similar procurement related experience

Familiarity or experience in industrial engineering, construction management, and/or facilities management

Construction cost estimate experience

Strong budget tracking and cost analytical skills

Extensive project management and organizational skills

Experience managing large scale industrial and commercial construction projects

Strong contract negotiation and document management skills

Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed

Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs

Excellent customer service skills

Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Exceptional analytical and organizational skills

Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.)

Ability to conduct all activities with the highest degree of integrity

Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to travel - up to 50% of work week travel may be required

Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones

This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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