Global Supply Manager, Logistics

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

9d•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 manage supplier relationships and contracts, lead negotiations and procurement projects, and use quantitative analysis and market research to improve category performance. This position is based onsite full-time in Hawthorne, California; hybrid and remote work are not considered.

Requirements

Advanced degree and at least 4 years of experience in one or more of 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 meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Ability to work onsite full-time in Hawthorne, California; hybrid and remote work are not considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a science discipline.
Deep understanding of inbound transportation processes from port 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 structure, or programming.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
Remarkable problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, strong emotional intelligence, and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal personnel.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving and changing environment.
Conducts all activities with the highest integrity.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards and discretionary bonuses.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.