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SpaceX · 3 hours ago

Sourcing Specialist, CAPEX (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Sourcing Specialist for the Starlink project. This role involves procurement, supplier development, and executing supply chain strategies to support production goals for the Starlink constellation.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category

Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material

Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance

Communicate clearly and rapidly to influence decisions of vendors and senior leadership

Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs

Create sourcing strategies for all mechanical custom and COTS hardware

Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for the fabrication and delivery of parts

Supported commodities include but are not limited to machined parts, electromechanical equipment, large machining, finish processes, mechanical assemblies, etc

Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency

Manage outsource fabrication projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and manage vendor performance

Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities

Responsible for 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

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

Qualification

Supply chain managementData analysisNegotiation skillsMRPERP systemsForecastingDemand planningContract managementLearn quicklyUnderstanding manufacturing processesAPICS certificationSix Sigma certificationEffective communicationProblem-solvingSelf-motivatedDetail-orientedCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering in lieu of a degree

Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines

Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours

Ability to travel: up to 20% - 50% of work week

Must be able to work onsite, remote work not considered

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

Preferred

Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders

Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis

Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment. Capability to prioritize multiple on-going projects

Strong track record for achieving results; must be able to reference wins and quantify impact

Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI

Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, sheet metal fabrication, etc

Familiar with common material finishes and coatings, including paint, powder coat, anodize, heat treatment, etc

American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications

Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel

Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries. History of self-learning & application of newly learned tools & techniques

Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs