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.

SENIOR SOURCING SPECIALIST, OPEX (STARLINK)

One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink constellation is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. To capitalize on our technical and market success, our team will execute large-scale projects that will define the bottom-line for the Starlink program. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, inventory management, negotiation of supplier contracts and pricing, and developing the commodity strategy.

This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow for Starlink production. You will work in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, executing effective, creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. With integration taking place in-house, sourcing specialists are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!

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 high risk components and supplier delivery performance
Communicate clearly and rapidly to influence decisions of vendors and senior leadership
Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
Create sourcing strategies for all mechanical custom and COTS hardware
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, machined parts, electromechanical equipment, large machining, finish processes, and mechanical assemblies
Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency
Manage outsource fabrication projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and managing vendor performance
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
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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering; OR 5+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, as well as, 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 environments
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
Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, sheet metal fabrication, etc.
Familiar with common material finishes and coatings, including paint, powder coat, anodize, heat treatment, etc.
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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours
Ability to travel: up to 20-50% of work week
Must be able to work 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.

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