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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

SpaceX is a pioneering company focused on enabling human life on Mars through advanced technologies. They are seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist to develop and implement sourcing strategies for capital and construction projects, ensuring optimal supplier relationships and cost management.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Contract negotiationCost analysisSupply chain managementProject managementBudget trackingConstruction managementMaterial cost controlCustomer serviceAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

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, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, Master production scheduling, Construction or facilities management

Must be able to travel - up to 20% 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

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