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Sourcing Specialist (Starship)
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SOURCING SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

SpaceX is on a fast track to become the market leader in various product categories like US based human spaceflight, rapid vehicle reusability, internet services through the Starlink constellation and others exciting projects. The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on SpaceX’s technological and market changing successes, our team will be part of managing an agile yet robust supply chain that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory. SpaceX supply chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute in making us a multi-planetary species.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimize cost structures and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on macro market or industry trends. Manage the supply base by implementing a precise supplier stratification model and executing on a documented supplier management playbook

• Ensure health of supply base by evaluating and selecting suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness. Ensure supplier meets all critical measures of performance consistently by consistently executing on an operating plan with clear goals and control plans

• Analyze supplier operations to assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity for rapid deployment of new product development and long term production to implement a successful E2E product life cycle management strategy and process

• Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance and other areas as identified

• Develop supplier score card to measure supplier performance against agreed upon key performance indicators; tracks compliance and supports formal management reporting to director and other members of senior management. Benchmark, track, and analyze annual performance metrics and sourcing trends against budget on a monthly basis to demonstrate continuous improvement and progress against strategic objectives

• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements. Be the voice of reason and push engineering to make sound design decisions that are conducive to a high performing supply plan. Drive make vs. buy decisions for new products, implement the strategy across the product lifecycle from development, qualification, first article runs through stable production

• Execute sourcing strategies including development and execution of RFI’s and RFP’s, document bid events through correspondence to suppliers; develop selection criteria for suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams; conduct supplier negotiations/contracting and ongoing contract management

• Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to determine cause of rejected material and to drive appropriate changes to ensure elimination/reduction of those quality issues

• Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property and export compliance

• Execute purchasing transactions within scope area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensure delivery. Manage all relevant master data in MRP to ensure accurate and complete information at all times

• Consult/advise buyer/planners on strategies and tactics to ensure their success and development. Provide high-level oversight and support to ensure operational success in tactical procurement execution

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of professional experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or planning

• Experience reading drawings and blueprints

• Technical knowledge in a commodity (e.g. composites raw material, composite component manufacturing, machining, avionics, soft goods etc.)

• Experience in sourcing from a global supply base using various contractual models

• Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, and negotiating

• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions

• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills

• Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems

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

• Able to conduct all activities with the highest of integrity

• Understanding of block-chain powered supply chain platforms to boost efficiency, traceability, and payment processing speeds

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travel

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones

• This position is based in Cape Canaveral, FL and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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. Learn more about the ITAR here .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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Marketing Supply Chain (nice) Agile Inventory Logistics Compliance (must) Budgeting Negotiation

What this posting asks for

Level: Mid level — The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Main responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimize cost structures and proactive…
Ensure health of supply base by evaluating and selecting suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness. Ensure supplier meet…
Analyze supplier operations to assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity for rapid deployment of new product development and long term production …
Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordina…
Develop supplier score card to measure supplier performance against agreed upon key performance indicators; tracks compliance and supports formal management …
Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned t…
Execute sourcing strategies including development and execution of RFI’s and RFP’s, document bid events through correspondence to suppliers; develop selectio…
Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to determine cause of rejected material and to drive appropriate changes to ensure elimination/reductio…
Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope and terms inv…
Execute purchasing transactions within scope area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensure delivery. Manage all relevant master data in MRP …

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Technical skill Core
In the posting: “Analyze supplier operations to assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity for rapid deployment of new product development and long term production …” · “Be the voice of reason and push engineering to make sound design decisions that are conducive to a high performing supply plan.” · “Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to determine cause of rejected material and to drive appropriate changes to ensure elimination/reductio…”
Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
Planning and organisation Core
In the posting: “The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory.” · “Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimize cost structures and proactive…” · “Ensure supplier meets all critical measures of performance consistently by consistently executing on an operating plan with clear goals and control plans”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
Data and analysis Core
In the posting: “Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimize cost structures and proactive…” · “Analyze supplier operations to assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity for rapid deployment of new product development and long term production …” · “tracks compliance and supports formal management reporting to director and other members of senior management.”
Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
Attention to detail and quality Core
In the posting: “The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory.” · “Ensure health of supply base by evaluating and selecting suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness.” · “Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordina…”
Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
Stakeholder management Core
In the posting: “Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned t…” · “conduct supplier negotiations/contracting and ongoing contract management” · “Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope and terms inv…”
Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
Teamwork and collaboration Core
In the posting: “develop selection criteria for suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams;” · “Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, and negotiating”
Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
Problem solving Supporting
In the posting: “Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems”
Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
Communication Supporting
In the posting: “Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills”
Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
Ownership and accountability Supporting
In the posting: “Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope and terms inv…”
Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
Customer focus Supporting
In the posting: “Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordina…”
Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
Adaptability and learning Supporting
In the posting: “Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment”
Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.

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