Fulfillment Buyer - Temporary

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

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. FULFILLMENT BUYER - TEMPORARY 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 role will support purchases across multiple commodities, stakeholders (capital projects, facility management, production, etc.), and nationwide facilities. We are looking for the right person who is equipped and ready for these challenges to join our team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; or 4+ years of professional experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function in lieu of a degree
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Purchasing experience, specifically related to indirect buying
Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Excellent customer service skills
Effective written, verbal and presentation communication 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
Familiarity with data analysis tools including Microsoft SQL and PowerBI

Responsibilities

Review purchase requests and issue purchase orders in a timely manner without error
Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged by suppliers
Review quotes to ensure those are complete and align with SpaceX terms
Resolve invoice issues and ensure that vendors are paid on time
Expedite parts/services as necessary
Act as customer service for SpaceX internal customers
Support buyers in cost savings initiatives
Lead miscellaneous procurement projects
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement process improvement initiatives in order to reduce order processing time and cost