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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Starlink Gateways)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

SpaceX is revolutionizing the space industry and beyond, with ambitious projects like US-based human spaceflight and internet services through their Starlink constellation. The Sr. Sourcing Specialist will manage a domestic and international supply base, develop sourcing strategies, and work with suppliers to ensure the procurement of mechanical and electrical components for new product development and production phases.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a domestic and international supply base to support outsourced parts and materials used to produce mechanical and electrical components through new product introduction (NPI) and production phases

Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development

Provide guidance to internal customers on design for manufacturability and trade analysis for mechanical and electrical components, onboarding requirements, and quality

Act as the supplier interface for all request for information (RFI), request for proposal (RFP) and request for quotation (RFQ)

Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the Design teams to identify/mitigate supply and demand challenges

Partner with internal resources to drive adoption of low-cost parts and avoidance of obsolescence

Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production

Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment

Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget

Present value propositions to executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues

Work with supply chain engineers to develop requirements for both NPI and production phases

Negotiate contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests

Qualification

Supply chain managementContract negotiationProcurement experienceMaterial planningNew product introductionCost controlAnalytical skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Advanced degree or bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant professional and/or internship 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

Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours: Up to 50% travel in work week

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

This role requires on-site presence, 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

Master's degree in supply chain or an engineering discipline

7+ years of procurement experience in automotive, aerospace, industrial, or electronics materials sourcing

Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP)

Experience reading technical drawings, data sheets, fabrication drawing, BOMs and all related files

Experience with piece price and tooling negotiation processes

Experience in all areas of category management including category business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies

Proven track record of taking ownership, successfully negotiating preferred pricing and driving results

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

Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills

Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills