Sourcing Specialist (Gas Turbine Power Sourcing)

SpaceX•Starbase, TX, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sourcing Specialist will support fuel and gas supply, capital purchases, and projects for SpaceX production, test, and launch organizations. The position is part of the supply chain department, which manages procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. This role develops sourcing strategies and supplier programs, manages contracts and purchasing activity, and helps maintain supply continuity while reducing costs and risk. The position is onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida; Memphis, Tennessee; or Starbase, Texas; remote work is not considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience in purchasing, contract negotiation, or 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 Cape Canaveral.
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the work week, including internationally.
Must be able 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 U.S. Department of State authorizations.

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 products, 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 impact 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.
Strong background in total cost of ownership analysis, supply risk mitigation, dual-sourcing strategies, and continuity of supply for critical manufacturing or production operations.
Demonstrated success implementing supplier performance scorecards, quality and compliance programs, and logistics optimization while improving cost savings and service levels.
Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with OEMs, fabricators, and specialty suppliers, including pricing, escalation, liquidated damages, warranties, intellectual property, export control, and long-term supply terms.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and quality documentation to align sourcing with engineering intent.
Experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components.
Knowledge of relevant codes, quality systems, and compliance, including ASME, API, ISO, environmental and air-permit constraints, and ITAR/EAR as applicable.
Track record of leadership and team building.
Strong problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impact.
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize to meet customer and company needs.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service skills, consistently producing high-quality work, and strong self-motivation.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong technical knowledge and skills with current technologies and applications, such as MS Office Suite, SQL, and PowerBI.
Detail-oriented and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving, changing environment.
High ethical standards and integrity.

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 internal stakeholder relationships and strategic sourcing models that optimize value and support business requirements and ongoing cost-reduction programs.
Present confidently 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 improvements, and category performance.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define supplier Service Level Agreements and KPIs, and measure supplier results, cost reduction, quality, and delivery timeliness.
Research, benchmark, and analyze markets for assigned categories.
Create contract documents with the legal department and manage suppliers' performance against contract obligations.
Interpret contracts and terms in light of business needs, applying sound business reasoning.
Negotiate strategically to maximize value and cost savings while reducing risk.
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 the supply base, continuously improve it, 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.