Sr Sourcing Specialist Rocket Fuels Gasses
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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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
SR. SOURCING SPECIALIST (ROCKET FUELS & GASSES)
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 SpaceXs 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. SpaceX supply chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute in making us a multiplanetary species.
This is a highprofile operationally critical position that plays an integral role in enabling our launch manifest and key developmental goals. We are a progressive procurement organization pushing the boundaries of traditional procurement reputation and methodologies. We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers. Our organization moves quickly and you must too. 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. The Supply Chain team has aggressive objectives for 2024 that positively impact our product and bottom line. We are looking for the right person who is equipped and ready for these challenges to join our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create Fuel & Gas commodity sourcing strategies to reduce risk enable continuous cost reduction and align with company strategy on payment terms cash targets on time delivery and cost savings
- Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to evaluate sourcing models and optimize the value of products and services that support business requirements; maintain continuous cost reduction programs; communicate manage and drive compliance to category strategies; provide solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
- Develop and improve sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet targets for Launch & Recovery program
- Ensure health of supply base by evaluating and selecting suppliers based on capability quality reliability and price competitiveness
- Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers optimizes cost models and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on upcoming new product introduction campaign requirements
- Maintain vendor delivery of goods and services; execute purchasing transactions within scope area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensure delivery; manage all relevant master data to ensure accurate and complete information at all times
- Identify and execute cost reduction projects including planning stakeholder coordination timeline management and project updates
- Negotiations: utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk
- Conduct research perform benchmarking and gather market analysis for assigned categories; Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed
- Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality total cost effectiveness enhanced service levels improved coordination delivery pricing leadtimes payment risk compliance and other areas as identified
- 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
- 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 RFIs and RFPs document bid events through correspondence to suppliers; conduct supplier negotiations and ongoing contract management
- Administer multimilliondollar contracts and independently negotiate suppliers contract terminology pricing technical requirements scope and terms involving responsibility liability indemnification intellectual property and export compliance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree; or bachelors degree and 2 years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 6 years of experience working in one or more of the following:
- Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Purchasing
- Contract negotiation
- Material or production planning
- Operations management
- Material cost control
- Master production scheduling
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working with cryogenic commodities in a supply chain production finance or engineering function; for example with oxygen nitrogen helium methane or hypergolics
- Experience working with cryogenic logistics in a supply chain logistics finance or engineering function
- Established relationships with suppliers and vendors in the cryogenic sector can be advantageous.
- Remarkable problemsolving skills
- Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs
- Effective written and verbal communications skills with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel
- Detailoriented selfmotivated and able to respond quickly to a fastmoving and everchanging environment
- Strong budget tracking and cost analytical skills
- Experience in sourcing from a global supply base using various contractual models
- Proven success working on crossfunctional new product introduction projects completing cost models and negotiating
- Strong skills in data analysis using Excel SQL and PowerBI
- Ability to identify and resolve technical operational and organizational problems
- Holds self to highest ethical standards and conducts all activities with the highest of integrity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Must be able to travel up to 35 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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
