Global Supply Manager, Logistics

SpaceX•Bastrop, TX

10d•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 position requires managing procurement projects, supplier relationships, contracts, negotiations, and quantitative analysis in a fast-moving environment. The role is based onsite full-time in Bastrop, Texas; hybrid and remote work are not considered.

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 be able to meet U.S. Government export-regulation eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Must work onsite full-time in Bastrop, Texas; 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 from ports to manufacturing or warehouse facilities, including air and sea freight.
Experience with carrier cost models, including 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.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels.
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 planning, stakeholder coordination, and project-update communications.
Analyze global supply chain dynamics and market volatility affecting logistics providers, and develop procurement strategies such as multisourcing, diversification, and performance-based contract clauses to balance cost and risk.
Assist the Legal Department in authoring contract documents and manage supplier performance against contract obligations; interpret contract terms and their application to business needs.
Negotiate to maximize value and cost savings while lowering risk.
Manage preferred supplier relationships for assigned categories, identify SpaceX needs, develop supplier improvement plans, and collaborate with Logistics on new 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 such as Logistics and Finance through clear communication and data-driven insights; advocate for category procurement strategies and alignment on spend initiatives.
Perform advanced quantitative analysis of financial impacts and category performance, conduct business process analysis, and develop cost-improvement models.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define supplier SLAs and KPIs and measure business results, cost reduction, quality, and delivery timeliness.
Research, benchmark, and conduct market analysis for assigned categories.