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
Develop and execute global supply agreements and sourcing strategy for an: assigned Falcon / Dragon commodity; ensure partners are tooled, capacitated, and ready for prototype, ramp, and rate production
Own continuity of supply from concept through end of life, including: coverage, need dates, dual-source, sub-tier risk, and escalation when delivery or quality is at risk
Lead RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes with engineering, supplier development,: quality, and planning; evaluate bids, present the sourcing recommendation, and close award
Negotiate price, payment terms, capacity, lead time, and contract vehicles;: place and manage purchase orders that hold cost targets without breaking delivery or quality
Build should-cost and competitive-quote discipline; present value: propositions to SpaceX management on contract award, cost reviews, cost-reduction strategy, and critical supply issues
Develop commodity expertise: market trends, process capability, cost drivers, and supplier technical limits — and use it to inform design-for-manufacturability and source selection, not only commercial terms
What they're looking for
- Build a commodity and technology roadmap aligned to future Falcon / Dragon: rate and design changes; identify suppliers whose process portfolio matches that roadmap
- Define and report KPIs (coverage, on-time delivery, price, capacity, and: supply risk) and drive internal and external process improvements from the data
- Serve as the liaison between supply chain and engineering for supplier: down-select on new product introduction while holding or improving cost targets
- Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships; secure the right resources: on SpaceX programs and hold vendors to delivery, quality, and commercial commitments