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
Lead a team of sourcing specialists, sourcing managers, and/or global supply: managers to ensure continuity of supply for all hardware within the scope of ownership
Drive improvement, standardization, and scalability of operational planning, workflow, tools, and resources
Assess employee performance, provide positive and constructive feedback,: facilitate conflict resolution, and address repeat issues with corrective actions, performance improvement plans, or disciplinary means
Own vision and strategy for assigned categories through NPI and production: phases. Methods may include, but are not limited to: cost management, contract negotiations, supplier development, supplier performance management, industry research, and long-term strategic sourcing
Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability,: financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production
Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction,: capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment
What they're looking for
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define service level agreements (SLAs) and: key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers and evaluate performance across critical metrics: business outcomes, cost savings, quality, and delivery timeliness
- Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to: contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues
- Provide guidance to internal customers on design for manufacturability and: trade analysis for mechanical components and assemblies, onboarding requirements, and quality
- Ensure partners are prepared to support all prototype builds with appropriate: equipment and materials for successful product development, ramp-up, and production
