SpaceX · 2 weeks ago
Sourcing Manager, Indirect
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $145K/yr
3+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human exploration of Mars. They are seeking a Sourcing Manager to manage indirect supplier relationships and support cost reduction initiatives, while creating sourcing strategies and maintaining compliance with category strategies.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet targets for the purchasing department including but not limited to payment terms, cash targets, and cost savings
Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models that optimize the value of products and services that support business unit requirements to maintain continuous cost reduction programs for controllable expenditures. Communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies. Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Successfully partner across functions and with senior internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive results, influence others and facilitate change management across the company
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. Collaborate with stakeholders to define SLAs and KPIs for suppliers and measure the appropriate criteria, such as delivery of business results, cost reduction, quality, and timeliness of delivery
Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories
Responsible for authoring 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 the application of contracts to business needs
Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefits while lowering risk
Manage preferred suppliers for assigned category. Create and implement related management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base
Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories
Develop and lead efforts to reduce the number of transactions for assigned categories
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor's degree and 5+ 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
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
Ability to communicate outside of work hours
Must be able to travel - up to 20% work week travel may be required
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA (Los Angeles area), and requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered
Preferred
Experience in a purchasing or supply chain role
Technical skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.)
Experience with Construction, Facilities or Contingent Labor
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
Remarkable problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to communicate with all levels of internal personnel
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Ability to conduct all activities with the highest integrity
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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