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Requirements found

Supply Chain (must) Negotiation (must) Scheduling (must) Project Management (nice) Customer Service (nice)

What this posting asks for

Level: Entry level — The posting asks for 1+ years of experience.

Main 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 supplier performance on cost, on-time delivery, quality, and other metrics
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk
• Create sourcing strategies for assigned category (including Equipment, Services, MRO, and custom parts to reduce risk and meet targets for the supply chain d…
• Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency
• Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time
• 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

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category” · “Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency” · “Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Customer focus Core
  In the posting: “This role will enable the production of our customer-facing products, while interfacing closely with key internal stakeholders.” · “Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs” · “Excellent customer service skills”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Our organization moves quickly, and you must too.” · “Material or production planning” · “Master production scheduling”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality and delivery.” · “Track supplier performance on cost, on-time delivery, quality, and other metrics” · “Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment”
  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: “This role will enable the production of our customer-facing products, while interfacing closely with key internal stakeholders.” · “SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality and delivery.” · “Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unbox…” · “Create sourcing strategies for assigned category (including Equipment, Services, MRO, and custom parts to reduce risk and meet targets for the supply chain d…”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills” · “Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours - up to 20% work week travel may be required, including international travel”
  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: “Total Cost of Ownership, Should-Cost, etc.)”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Data and analysis Supporting
  In the posting: “Track supplier performance on cost, on-time delivery, quality, and other metrics”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• 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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