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 strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their: needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements.
Be the voice of reason and push engineering to make sound design decisions: that are conducive to a high performing supply plan
Drive make vs. buy decisions for new products and implement the strategy: across the product lifecycle from development, qualification, and first article runs through stable production
Manage contracts to ensure the performance of the supplier to contract: obligations and ensure delivery, including expediting as necessary and reacting quickly to demand changes
Manage all relevant master data in MRP to ensure accurate and complete: information at all times. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure demand signal accuracy and acceptable line of balance with supply
Drive culture and projects to align with Supplier Scorecard and leading: indicators, such as PO acknowledgement, on time delivery, promise data usage, compliance, etc.
What they're looking for
- Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to direct and execute: initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance, and other areas as identified
- Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing: plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimizes cost structures, and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on macro market or industry trends.
- Manage the supply base by implementing a precise supplier stratification: model and executing a documented supplier management playbook
- Build genuine relationships both internally and externally drive: cross-functional teams to achieve the best outcome for SpaceX
