Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Gas Turbine Power Sourcing)

SpaceX•Starbase, TX, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Sourcing Specialist will support fuel and gas supply, capital purchases, and projects for SpaceX’s production, test, and launch organizations. The role is part of the supply chain department, which supports SpaceX’s growth by managing an agile and robust supply chain across procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. The specialist develops and implements sourcing strategies, supplier programs, contracts, and cost-reduction initiatives for assigned categories. The position is based on-site in Starbase, Texas; remote work is not considered. Travel of up to 25% of the work week, including international travel, may be required, and extended hours or weekends may be needed to meet major milestones. Applicants must meet U.S. government export-control eligibility requirements, including qualifying U.S. citizenship or immigration status, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations.

Requirements

An advanced degree; or a bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years of experience; or at least 6 years of experience in one or more of the following: engineering, supply chain, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations management, material cost control, or master production scheduling.
Able to travel up to 25% of the work week, including internationally.
Able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones.
Must satisfy the stated U.S. government export-control eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years 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, 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 supply continuity for critical manufacturing or production operations.
Success 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.
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.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and quality documentation.
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.
Demonstrated leadership and team-building ability.
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; produces exceptional work and is highly self-motivated.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong technical knowledge and skills with current technologies and applications, such as MS Office Suite, SQL, and Power BI.
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 the value of products and services and support ongoing cost reduction.
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.
Conduct quantitative and business-process analyses to assess financial impacts, cost improvements, and performance for assigned categories.
Collaborate 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 conduct market analysis for assigned categories.
Create contract documents with the legal department and manage contracts to ensure suppliers meet their obligations.
Interpret contractual terms and relationships in light of business needs, applying 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.
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.