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
Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category
Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material
Track supplier performance on cost, on-time delivery, quality, and other metrics
Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk
Create sourcing strategies for assigned category (including Equipment,: Services, MRO, and custom parts to reduce risk and meet targets for the supply chain department including, but not limited to, payment terms, cash targets, continuity of supply, and cost savings
Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency
What they're looking for
- Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time
- Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities
- Responsible for authoring of contract documents with the legal department
- Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations