Lead, Strategic Sourcing (Construction) at SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, FL, United States
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 of enabling human life on Mars.
LEAD, STRATEGIC SOURCING (CONSTRUCTION)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage a team of purchasing professionals
Drive the team to ensure all deliverables and expectations are met
Identify and implement process, system, or training improvement projects
Provide weekly team status reporting and supplier performance trends, escalate to management when necessary
Manage strategy for the construction category
Collaborate with internal customers on forecast and requirements to execute company goals and use internal feedback to improve supplier performance and relationships
Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a sourcing plan that includes strategic direction, roadmaps, price trends, market and industry position, and risk assessment
Develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis
Collaborate with a cross-functional team to achieve technology, cost, quality, and delivery targets on SpaceX products
Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope and terms, including responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property and export compliance
Prepare, issue, and analyze RFQ packages for one-time and ongoing project requirements
Train and mentor the construction purchasing team on specifications, technical category expertise, internal workflows, and supplier management
Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and government regulations
Ensure the SpaceX sourcing team is continually improving
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or business
5+ years of procurement, engineering, or supplier management experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge of indirect purchasing, construction and supplier management
Experience in sole source risk management
Experience in identifying and executing an optimized supply chain
Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Excellent customer service skills
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
Strong technical knowledge of MS Office Suite
Ability to conduct all activities with the highest degree of integrity
Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
