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.

SR. SOURCING SPECIALIST, SITE CONSUMABLES AND COTS HARDWARE (STARLINK)

As a member of the Starlink Supply Chain team you will manage the demand plan and sourcing for all of the consumables and COTs hardware used on, and in the making of, the Starlink satellite constellation. Our team 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 speed of execution. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory. This roles scope will help enable rate production in the satellite factory of the future!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pull and aggregate the overall demand picture for consumables and COTS hardware used to support the Starlink satellite constellation to enable an accurate demand signal that will enable rate
• Execute purchasing transactions area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensure delivery
• Manage all relevant master data in MRP to ensure accurate and complete information at all times
• Ensure health of supply base by evaluating and selecting suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness
• Ensure supplier meets all critical measures of performance consistently by consistently executing on an operating plan with clear goals and control plans
• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimize cost structures and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on macro market or industry trends
• Analyze supplier operations to 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
• Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance and other areas as identified
• 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
• Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to determine cause of rejected material and to drive appropriate changes to ensure elimination/reduction of those quality issues
• Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property and export compliance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree; or bachelor’s 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
  • Purchasing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Material or production planning
  • Operations or supply chain management
  • Material cost control
  • Master production scheduling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of professional experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or planning
• Experience with harnessing and connectors buying, planning, or production
• Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders.
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications
• Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis
• Experience with raw materials and components movement among multiple nodes, inventory tracking/management
• Experience in electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical (EEE) components
• Experience reading datasheets, drawings and blueprints
• Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, cross functional environment, independently and in a team
• Demonstrated efficiency in time management, interpersonal communication, and organization
• Proven track record of leadership and team building skills
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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