Global Supply Manager, Logistics

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

10d • $135,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Global Supply Manager to support indirect supplier management and SG&A spend reduction initiatives. The role works closely with the Logistics organization to control costs, mitigate risks, and improve customer experience by developing cost- and risk-focused strategies for international and domestic parcel couriers, international freight forwarders, domestic freight brokers, warehousing providers, and customs brokers. The successful candidate will help execute ambitious procurement objectives through supplier partnerships and strategies focused on cost, quality, and delivery.

The position is based onsite full-time in Hawthorne, California; hybrid and remote work are not considered. The listed Level 3 pay range is $135,000–$200,000. Actual level and base salary depend on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The compensation package may also include long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, and an employee stock purchase plan, alongside medical, vision, dental, retirement, insurance, leave, vacation, holiday, and other benefits.

Requirements

• Advanced degree and at least 4 years of experience in purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling; or a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of such experience; or at least 10 years of such experience.
• At least 1 year of experience with SQL and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
• Must work onsite full-time in Hawthorne, California; hybrid and remote work are not considered.
• Must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a science discipline.
• Deep understanding of inbound transportation processes from ports to manufacturing and/or warehouse facilities, including air and sea freight.
• Experience with carrier cost models for parcel couriers, freight forwarders, and freight brokers.
• Experience using or implementing logistics technology tools, including Advance Shipment Notice (ASN) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Experience with Python, data mining, data structures, or programming.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs.
• Effective written and verbal communication, strong emotional intelligence, and ability to communicate with all levels of internal personnel.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving, changing environment.
• Conducts all activities with the highest integrity.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute projects through completion, including planning, stakeholder coordination, and project-update communication.
• Analyze global supply-chain dynamics and market volatility affecting logistics providers, and develop strategies such as multi-sourcing, diversification, and performance-based contract clauses to balance cost and risk.
• Assist the Legal Department in authoring contract documents; manage contracts and supplier performance against contractual obligations; and interpret contract terms in relation to business needs.
• Negotiate to maximize value and cost savings while reducing risk.
• Manage preferred supplier relationships for assigned categories; identify internal needs; develop supplier improvement plans; and collaborate with Logistics on supplier selection.
• Create and implement programs to develop and continuously improve the supply base, manage supplier performance, and monitor KPIs, including on-time delivery, payment terms, cash targets, and cost savings.
• Build partnerships with internal stakeholders, including Logistics and Finance, using clear communication and data-driven insights; advocate for category procurement strategies and alignment on spend initiatives.
• Conduct advanced quantitative analysis of financial impacts and category performance; analyze business processes and develop cost-improvement models.
• Work with stakeholders to define supplier SLAs and KPIs, and measure results such as cost reduction, quality, and delivery timeliness.
• Research, benchmark, and gather market analysis for assigned categories.

Benefits

• Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level