Sourcing Specialist, Construction (Starlink)

SpaceX•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for Starlink Construction to support a progressive procurement organization focused on supplier partnerships, value, and improving cost, quality, and delivery. The role develops sourcing strategies, selects and negotiates with suppliers and contractors, supports construction project delivery decisions, and manages materials and equipment supply to help projects meet their requirements and deadlines. The position is onsite; remote work is not considered, and travel may be required for up to 30% of the work week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience in one or more of the listed fields, or at least 4 years of experience in one or more of those fields.
Qualifying experience may be in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling.
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours.
Ability to travel up to 30% of the work week.
Must be able to work onsite; remote work is not considered.
Must meet ITAR 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

Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
Ability to mine data from an in-house ERP using Excel, SQL, and Power BI to enable decision-making.
Experience managing high-spend portfolios, such as portfolios of $10 million or more.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills and independent problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of internal personnel.
Ability to distill and draw conclusions from large data sets.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, quick to respond in a fast-moving and changing environment, and demonstrates a strong bias for action.

Responsibilities

Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction, and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on-time delivery, and cost savings.
Build relationships internally and externally and drive cross-functional teams toward consensus on opportunities.
Evaluate construction project delivery methods and identify the most appropriate method for each project.
Evaluate and organize construction proposals using MasterFormat divisions.
Evaluate contractor EMR ratings and identify potential risks.
Develop should-cost models for MEP-related equipment, including chillers, HVAC systems, electrical panels, wiring, pipes, and plumbing fixtures.
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for construction materials, equipment, and services.
Maintain and develop a healthy pool of contractors and anticipate demand for upcoming construction projects.
Negotiate favorable terms, including price, delivery schedules, and quality standards, and ensure suppliers meet project requirements and deadlines.
Oversee the supply chain to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to construction sites; anticipate shortages and coordinate with project managers and suppliers to avoid delays.
Create, develop, and oversee the Request for Proposal process from start to finish.
Evaluate construction bids, negotiate where appropriate, and identify potential bid risks.