The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost: management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
Pull and aggregate the overall demand picture for hardware used to support: the Starshield satellite constellation to enable an accurate demand signal that will enable rate
Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
Partner with internal stakeholders to run the RFX process and evaluation,: then use results to implement a sourcing decision
Manage cost aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts
Develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysis
What they're looking for
- Ensure that suppliers are prepared to support all prototype builds with: appropriate equipment and material to ensure successful product development, ramp up and mass production
- Drive internal and external process improvements to enhance efficiency and: implement cost-saving programs with suppliers
- Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to: contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues
- Develop, manage, and maintain strong supplier partnerships
