SpaceX Sr. Sourcing Specialist manages demand planning and sourcing for hardware in the Starshield satellite constellation. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving initiatives.
Responsibilities
Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost-management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
Pull and aggregate the overall demand picture for hardware used to support the Starshield satellite constellation to provide an accurate demand signal that will enable rate
Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
Partner with internal stakeholders to run the RFx process and evaluation, then use results to implement a sourcing decision
Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budgets
Develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis
Ensure that suppliers are prepared to support all prototype builds with appropriate equipment and materials for successful product development, ramp-up, and production
Drive internal and external process improvements to enhance efficiency and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers
Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues
Develop, manage, and maintain strong supplier partnerships
Implement analytical data management tools to manage supplier performance
Qualification
Technical procurementExperience in production purchasingExceptional analyticalEffective written
Required
Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering; OR 5+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, or supply chain management in lieu of a degree
Preferred
Technical procurement or planning experience with PCBs, PCBAs, or other electrical components
Technical procurement, manufacturing, or electronic component and board-level commodity experience
Proven track record of leadership and team-building skills
Experience in production purchasing
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications, e.g., Microsoft Office, SQL, Access, etc.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
