Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Machining

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. SOURCING SPECIALIST, MACHINING

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, lead, and execute sourcing strategies with consideration and results for end-to-end supply chain excellence through technical collaboration, product introduction, cost modeling, logistics, manufacturing, quality control, ordering/delivery, integration, and reusability
• Execute long term agreements with strategic suppliers with an emphasis on meeting and exceeding cost, quality, and delivery goals
• Lead Supplier Quality, Development, and Performance teams to execute the strategic sourcing vision of the Mechanisms Supply Chain Team
• Be the "Go to" resource for Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, and Build Reliability stakeholders
• Determine the best value suppliers, NPI Sourcing Plans, Make vs. Buy, Should Cost, Buy complete strategies, Lead times optimization, etc.
• Build cross functional teams and champion continuous improvement initiatives to meet or exceed cost, quality, and delivery goals
• Conduct design for manufacturability reviews with support from Supplier Quality and Engineering teams
• Champion value add value engineering projects to improve part quality and reduce cost
• Manage a supplier bid-list with preferred suppliers. Mitigate sole/single source risk and ensure continuity of supply
• Proactively update SpaceX management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Assess supplier technical capability, equipment, capacity, and risk in procurement process
• Place POs for MRP Planning messages for Production parts
• Resolve purchase order discrepancies and invoice issues
• Analyze procurement data and report metrics

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production or engineering function; or an advanced degree; or 6+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Experience reading datasheets, drawings, and blueprints
• Understand process planning, materials and processes applications, quality procedures, inventory management, and CapEx planning
• Manufacturing or production line experience
• Proven track record of leadership and team building skills
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications, i.e. MS Office Suite, SQL, Access, etc.
• Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of ERP Systems
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Conducts all activities with the highest of integrity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
• Able to work long hours and weekends as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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Category

Industrial Engineers

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

1 to 20+ years

Job type

Full time