Global Supply Manager, Raw Materials
Global Supply Manager, Raw Materials
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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.
GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER RAW MATERIALS
SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes rates and costs. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive experience with negotiating strategic relationships with manufacturing vendors and driving cost out and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success. This position will support our all programs at SpaceX including Falcon Dragon Raptor Starship and Starlink and requires a combination of proven leadership creativity and persistence.
This is a technical position that requires practical experience in vendor development and new product development through to stabilized high volume production for metallic raw material in many different alloys including Aluminum Stainless Steel Nickel Titanium and Copper that comes in forms including plate sheet coil round bars extrusions and wires. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of the manufacturing of raw material the supply land scape and market.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the supply base supporting critical raw material commodity for flight and development programs with an emphasis on building and maintaining a relationship with raw material mills and distributors world wide
- Work in a cross functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with both internal and external groups to achieve team and company-wide goals
- Leverage demand forecasts and upcoming design releases to ensure the supply base has ample manufacturing capacity and quality yield to enable aggressive ramp up of vehicle production
- Provide guidance to internal procurement staff and engineering customers on design for manufacturability supply chain optimization and cost reduction strategies raw material commodities
- Collaborate with engineering on design reviews suppliers on scorecard/roadmaps engineering vehicle leads on schedule and supplier engineering on quality requirements
- Visit suppliers facilities and accurately assess technical capability equipment and capacity for rapid deployment of new product development and long term production to implement a successful E2E product life cycle management strategy and process
- Monitor and manage costs to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets forecasts and maintain cost of Bill of Materials. Ability to develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis
- Deliver best in classTCO (Total Cost Ownership)
- Install and optimize manufacturing capacity to assure COS (Continuity of Supply)
- Drive suppliers continuous process improvement to enhance efficiency and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers
- Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with suppliers contract terminology pricing technical requirements scope and terms involving responsibility liability indemnification intellectual property and export compliance
- Prepare issue and analyze RFx packages for one-time and ongoing project requirements
- Issue purchase orders for SpaceX programs
- Ensure compliance with all company policies procedures and government regulations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree and 4 years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelors degree and 6 years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10 years of experience working in one or more of the following:
- Engineering
- Purchasing
- Contract negotiation
- Material or production planning
- Operations or supply chain management
- Material cost control
- Master production scheduling
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in sourcing from a global supply base with raw material mills and distributors
- Experience reading drawings geometric dimensioning and tolerance preliminary design reviews and quality documents
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to prioritize between many programs and priorities effectively
- Prior experience managing large value contracts/LTAs with a global supply base
- Proven track record of managing a high volume of tactical purchase orders while setting and managing a strategy for your responsible commodities
- Experience in identifying and executing an optimized supply chain including raw material machining material processing inspection and logistics
- Technical procurement New Product Introduction and production procurement manufacturing or design/development experience
- Exceptional written verbal and presentation communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be detail-oriented self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
- Conducts all activities with the highest of integrity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to travel - up to 50% 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 Hawthorne CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Global Supply Manager: $125000.00 - $180000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related 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 long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term 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 & long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & 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:
Exec
Employment Type
Full Time
