Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Construction (Starship)

SpaceX•Brownsville, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist to support construction projects that expand or optimize infrastructure for the Starship Program. The role is part of a fast-moving procurement organization focused on supplier partnerships and improving cost, quality, and delivery. The specialist will develop sourcing strategies, manage contracts and supplier performance, lead cost-reduction and optimization efforts, and improve procurement processes in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers. This position is based onsite in Starbase, Texas; remote work is not considered. Travel of up to 20% of the work week may be required, and extended hours and/or weekends may be needed to meet major milestones. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government export regulations or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Requirements

Advanced degree; or a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience; or at least 6 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: engineering, supply chain, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations management, material cost control, or master production scheduling.
Must be able to travel; up to 20% work-week travel may be required.
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones.
Must work onsite in Starbase, Texas; remote work is not considered.
Must 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 under export regulations.

Nice To Haves

Construction project management and/or construction cost-estimating experience.
Experience in purchasing or a similar procurement-related area.
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 and skills with current technologies and applications, such as MS Office Suite, SQL, and Power BI.
Ability to conduct all activities with a high degree of integrity.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving and changing environment.

Responsibilities

Work with internal stakeholders to develop and implement a contract management process that supports successful project execution.
Create category sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet purchasing targets, including payment terms, cash targets, and cost savings.
Develop internal stakeholder relationships and strategic sourcing models that optimize value and support ongoing cost reduction for controllable expenditures.
Communicate category strategies and drive compliance with them.
Identify and execute cost-reduction projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, completion estimates, and project updates.
Conduct 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 and benchmark markets for assigned categories.
Create contract documents with the legal department.
Manage supplier performance against contractual obligations.
Interpret how contracts and terms apply to business needs, using sound business reasoning.
Negotiate strategically to maximize value and savings while reducing 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 through payment.
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.