Purchasing Manager, Technology

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.

PURCHASING MANAGER TECHNOLOGY

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. This individual will support indirect supplier management specifically within software services and SG&A spend reduction initiatives. The purchasing team has aggressive objectives for 2026 that will 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:

• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements.
• Be the voice of reason and push engineering to make sound design decisions that are conducive to a high performing supply plan.
• Manage contracts to ensure the performance of the supplier to contract obligations and ensure delivery including expediting as necessary and reacting quickly to demand changes.
• Create 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.
• Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions cost improvement and performance for assigned categories.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers optimizes cost structures and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on macro market or industry trends.
• Present value propositions to SpaceX executives including those related to contract award cost reviews cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues.
• Execute purchase orders and manage escalation process for purchase to pay issues.
• Talent Development: Help manage lead develop and mentor related positions while working on critical projects.

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:
  
  • Purchasing.
  • Supply chain.
  • Contract negotiation.
  • Systems engineering.
  • Information technology.
  • Facilities and construction.
  • Hospitality and food.
• 2 years of experience leading a team with direct reports.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with data compute memory servers cloud storage high-performance computing.
• Experience with end-user devices (computers laptops peripherals).
• Experience with network connectivity and audio-visual.
• Prior experience managing large value contracts/LTAs with a global supply base.
• Proven track record of managing a high volume of workload while setting and managing a strategy for your responsible commodities.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience with SQL and creating and managing dashboards using data visualization tools ( BI) in business analysis.
• Remarkable problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills with strong ability to communicate with all levels of internal personnel.
• Detail-oriented self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
• Conducts all activities with the highest integrity.
• Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs.
• Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite Atlassian PowerBI etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to communicate outside of work hours.
• Must be able to travel - up to 50% of travel may be required.
• This position is based in Hawthorne CA and requires being onsite full-time hybrid and remote work will not be considered.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Manager Purchasing: $130000.00 - $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 and long-term 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

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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