Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Starship)

SpaceX•Westminster, MD

4d•$85,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Specialist to support capital purchases and construction projects for its construction and facilities organizations. The role is part of a progressive procurement organization that works to improve supplier value and partnerships, and to influence supplier performance on cost, quality, and delivery. The specialist will work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop sourcing and cost-management strategies, manage contracts and supplier performance, support project controls, and improve procurement processes. The position is based onsite in Westminster, Maryland; remote work is not considered.

Requirements

An advanced degree and at least 1 year of experience in one or more of the listed fields, or a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in one or more of the listed fields.
Relevant experience may be in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, or master production scheduling.
Must be able to travel; up to 50% of the work week may require travel.
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones.
Must work onsite in Westminster, Maryland; remote work is not considered.
Must meet SpaceX's stated 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

Familiarity or experience in purchasing or related procurement work.
Familiarity or experience in industrial engineering, construction management, and/or facilities management.
Construction cost-estimating experience.
Strong budget-tracking and cost-analytical skills.
Extensive project-management and organizational skills.
Experience managing large-scale industrial and commercial construction projects.
Strong contract-negotiation and document-management skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and a bias for speed.
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately for 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 a high 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 sourcing and cost-management strategies for capital and construction projects.
Develop stakeholder relationships and strategic sourcing models that optimize the value of products and services and support ongoing cost reductions.
Create sourcing strategies that reduce risk and meet purchasing targets, including payment terms, cash targets, on-time delivery, and cost savings.
Draft, negotiate, and manage capital and construction contracts from RFP through completion.
Manage contracts and supplier performance against contractual obligations, understanding relationships among contracts and terms.
Perform project-control tasks, including budgeting and scheduling.
Identify and execute cost-reduction projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, completion estimates, and project updates.
Create and implement management programs to develop and continuously improve the supply base, manage its performance, and monitor KPIs.
Conduct advanced quantitative analysis of financial impacts and performance for managed categories.
Analyze business processes and develop models to improve cost.
Research, benchmark, and gather market analysis for assigned categories.
Source and onboard suppliers to meet evolving program needs.
Coordinate contractor management, including contractor badging and communication, and identify process improvements.
Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for assigned categories.
Lead efforts to reduce transaction volume and improve category efficiencies.
Resolve invoice issues and ensure vendors are paid on time.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave under company policy.