Sourcing Specialist Maintenance
Sourcing Specialist Maintenance
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Job Description
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.
SOURCING SPECIALIST (MAINTENANCE)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category
- Forecast demand volume and optimize ordering strategies to balance inventory levels and minimize purchase frequency for highconsumption maintenance parts
- Expedite sourcing ordering and delivery of parts needed for urgent repair work
- Create sourcing strategies for internally designed tooling mechanical components and COTS hardware
- Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for delivery of parts; vet and onboard new SpaceX suppliers to further optimize cost and lead time
- Manage outsource fabrication and repair projects including planning coordinating with stakeholders estimating timeline and managing vendor performance
- Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk
- Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities
- Develop service agreements contracts and blanket purchase orders with key Maintenance suppliers to reduce cost and improve response time
- Author supplier contract documents with the legal department
- Oversee contracts by engaging with stakeholders to measure supplier performance and drive accountability to contract obligations
- Coordinate with suppliers Maintenance Engineers and Technicians to identify substitute parts for obsolete or long lead time components.
- Create revise and maintain spare part documentation part information unique supplier info manufacturer and OEM technical specifications required to source alternate hardware.
- Assess component lead times costs and demand quantities based on existing consumption data upcoming scheduled repair/PM work and overall supply & demand outlook considerations.
- Ensure necessary tools parts and consumables are available ahead of scheduled maintenance activities
- Upkeep machine Bill of Materials (BOMs) with accurate part information
- Manage execute and simplify demand signals based on maintenance planning repair consumption and existing repair/PM workflows across maintenance ground tooling and automation groups.
- Create tools dashboards procedures processes and metrics to improve procurement performance and eliminate risks
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree or 4 years of experience working in purchasing procurement material planning production planning supply chain management or engineering function
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong skills in data analysis using Excel SQL Python and PowerBI
- Experience working in a highvolume production and procurement environment
- Demonstrated capability to execute >100 Purchase Orders per month
- Familiarity with parts commonly utilized in equipment maintenance (motors gearboxes relays drives etc)
- Experience managing relationships with dozens of suppliers simultaneously
- Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills lathes waterjet laser cutters sheet metal fabrication etc
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse coworkers within the engineering technician and leadership teams; ability to have insight into their changing needs
- Experience negotiating with suppliers and other third parties
- Strong analytical project management computer communication and writing skills
- Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and with managing bill of materials work orders and purchase orders
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be available for all shifts extended hours and weekends as needed
- This position is based in Hawthorne CA and requires being onsite remote work not considered.
- Position may require travel up to 10
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Sourcing Specialist: $75000.00 $95000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
