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
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
Ensure the health of the supply base by evaluating and selecting suppliers: based on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness. Ensure supplier meets all critical measures of performance consistently by consistently executing an operating plan with clear goals and control plans
Analyze supplier operations to assess technical capability, equipment, and: capacity for rapid deployment of new product development and long-term production to implement a successful E2E product life cycle management strategy and process
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
Develop supplier scorecard to measure supplier performance against: agreed-upon key performance indicators; tracks compliance and supports formal management reporting to director and other members of senior management. Benchmark, track, and analyze annual performance metrics and sourcing trends against monthly budget to demonstrate continuous improvement and progress against strategic objectives
Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their: needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned with business requirements
What they're looking for
- Be the voice of reason and push engineering to make sound design decisions: that are conducive to a high-performing supply plan
- Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to determine the cause: of rejected material and to drive appropriate changes to ensure the elimination/reduction of those quality issues
- Administer moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with: supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, and export compliance
- Execute purchasing transactions within the scope area by issuing purchase: orders for SpaceX programs and ensuring delivery. Manage all relevant master data in MRP to ensure accurate and complete information at all times