Sourcing Specialist, Construction

SpaceX•Cape Canaveral, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support construction projects that expand or optimize infrastructure for the Starship Program. The role is part of a progressive procurement organization focused on supplier partnerships, value, and improving cost, quality, and delivery. The specialist develops sourcing strategies and manages contracts and supplier performance while working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and the legal department. The position is based onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida; remote work is not considered. Travel of up to 20% of the work week may be required, as may extended hours and weekends to meet major milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following areas, or at least 4 years of experience in one or more of these areas: engineering, supply chain, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations management, material cost control, or master production scheduling.
Ability to travel, with up to 20% of the work week potentially required.
Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones.
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 required authorizations.
Must work onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida; remote work is not considered.

Nice To Haves

Construction project management and/or construction cost estimating experience.
Familiarity or experience in purchasing or related procurement work.
Experience in industrial engineering, construction management, and/or facilities management.
Strong budget tracking and cost analytical skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Experience managing large-scale industrial and commercial construction projects.
Strong contract negotiation and document management skills.
Problem-solving skills and a bias for speed.
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize 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 current technologies and applications, such as MS Office Suite, SQL, and PowerBI.
Ability to conduct activities with the highest degree of integrity.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving, changing environment.

Responsibilities

Work with internal stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive contract management process that supports successful project execution.
Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet purchasing targets, including payment terms, cash targets, and cost savings.
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships and strategic sourcing models that optimize value and support business unit requirements and continuous cost reduction.
Communicate category strategies and drive compliance with them.
Identify and execute cost reduction projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, completion estimates, and status updates.
Perform quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts, cost improvements, and category performance.
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.
Create contract documents in collaboration with the legal department.
Manage contracts and ensure suppliers meet their contractual obligations.
Interpret contract terms and their application to business needs using sound business reasoning.
Negotiate strategically to maximize value and savings while lowering risk.
Drive year-over-year cost optimization by reducing usage and eliminating operational waste.
Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories.
Optimize procurement processes from purchase order to payment to improve efficiency and outcomes.
Create and implement programs to develop and continuously improve the supply base, manage supplier performance, and monitor KPIs.
Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for assigned categories.
Lead efforts to reduce the number of transactions for assigned categories.