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SpaceX · 2 days ago

Sourcing Specialist, Electronics (Starship)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $115K/yr

2+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Sourcing Specialist, Electronics (Starship) plays a crucial role in supporting production flow and launch manifest by coordinating with engineering and manufacturing departments to execute effective supply chain strategies.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category

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

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 PCBs, PCB Assemblies and electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, batteries, 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

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 managementMRPERP systemsData analysisForecastingAPICS certificationEffective communicationDetail-orientedSelf-motivated

Required

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

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

Familiar with electronic components supply chain, market trends and current events

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