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
Create commodity and capital sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable: continuous cost reduction, and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on-time delivery, and cost savings
Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to evaluate: sourcing models and optimize the value of products and services that support business requirements; maintain continuous cost reduction programs; communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies; provide solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Develop and improve sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet targets for the Launch & Recovery program
Ensure the health of the supply base by evaluating and selecting suppliers: based on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness
Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing: plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimizes cost models, and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on upcoming new product introduction campaign requirements
Maintain vendor delivery of goods and services; execute purchasing: transactions within the scope area by issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensure delivery; manage all relevant master data to ensure accurate and complete information at all times
What they're looking for
- Identify and execute cost reduction projects, including planning, stakeholder: coordination, timeline management, and project updates
- Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefits while lowering risk
- Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for: assigned categories; Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed
- 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