Sourcing Specialist (Gas Turbine Power Sourcing)

SpaceX•Memphis, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX’s supply chain department supports the company’s mission by managing an agile, robust supply chain across procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. The Sourcing Specialist will support fuel and gas supply, capital purchases, and projects for production, test, and launch organizations. The role is based onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida; Memphis, Tennessee; or Starbase, Texas. Remote work is not considered. Travel of up to 25% of the work week, including international travel, may be required, as may extended hours and weekends to meet major milestones. Cape Canaveral employees must be able to pass Air Force background checks. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control authorization requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience in purchasing, contract negotiation, operations, or supply chain management; alternatively, at least 4 years of experience in one or more of those areas.
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for work at Cape Canaveral.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the work week, including internationally, and work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones.
Must satisfy U.S. Government export-control requirements as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.
Strong problem-solving skills, sound prioritization, and ability to learn quickly.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, customer service, and attention to detail; able to respond quickly in a fast-moving environment.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong technical knowledge of current technologies and applications, such as MS Office Suite, SQL, and Power BI.
High motivation, consistently high-quality work, and the highest ethical standards and integrity.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of procurement experience sourcing gas turbines, turbine generator packages, balance-of-plant equipment, and/or SCR systems and related emissions-control equipment.
Working knowledge of gas turbine OEMs, long-lead capital equipment, spare parts and aftermarket supply, and service agreements such as LTSA, O&M, overhaul, and field service.
Understanding of gas turbine and SCR technical drivers, including output, heat rate, availability, NOx/CO performance, catalyst life, and reagent consumption, and their effect on total cost of ownership.
Experience with capital project procurement, including RFPs, bid evaluation, terms and conditions, FAT/SAT, commissioning support, and coordination with engineering, facilities, test, and launch stakeholders.
Background in total cost of ownership analysis, supply-risk mitigation, dual-sourcing strategies, and continuity of supply for critical manufacturing or production operations.
Experience implementing supplier performance scorecards, quality and compliance programs, and logistics optimization, including lead-time management, inventory, and safety stock for turbine and SCR products, while improving cost savings and service levels.
Success negotiating complex commercial agreements with OEMs, fabricators, and specialty suppliers, covering matters such as pricing, escalation, liquidated damages, warranties, intellectual property, export control, and long-term supply.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and quality documentation to align sourcing with engineering intent.
Experience in technical procurement, manufacturing, or production-component design.
Knowledge of relevant codes, quality systems, and compliance requirements, including ASME, API, ISO, environmental and air-permit constraints, and ITAR/EAR as applicable.
A strong track record of leadership and team building.

Responsibilities

Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet purchasing targets, including payment terms, cash targets, and cost savings.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and create strategic sourcing models that optimize value and support business-unit requirements and ongoing cost reduction.
Present to decision makers during launch-critical response events.
Communicate, manage, and drive compliance with category strategies.
Identify and execute cost-reduction projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, completion estimates, and project updates.
Perform quantitative and business-process analyses to assess financial impacts, cost improvement, and performance for assigned categories.
Work with stakeholders to define supplier Service Level Agreements and KPIs, and measure results such as business outcomes, cost reduction, quality, and delivery timeliness.
Research, benchmark, and analyze markets for assigned categories.
Create contract documents with the legal department and manage supplier performance against contract obligations.
Interpret contracts and terms in light of business needs, maximizing value and savings while reducing risk through strategic negotiations.
Identify and drive year-over-year cost optimization by reducing usage and eliminating operational waste.
Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories.
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.