Sourcing Specialist (starship)

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States
Sourcing specialist/level i: $85,000.00 - $100,000...
On-site
Manage sourcing activities
Negotiate and place purchase orders
Track supplier performance metrics
SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist with a track record of extreme ownership and a high sense of agency to own procurement and fulfillment of mechanical hardware necessary for mission success

Job Summary

  • SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist with a track record of extreme ownership and a high sense of agency to own procurement and fulfillment of mechanical hardware necessary for mission success.
  • Responsibilities include managing sourcing activities for precision machined components, outside processes, forgings, castings, and other complex manufactured parts, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, cost targets, and delivery schedules.
  • The total rewards package includes base salary, potential long-term incentives, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist with a track record of extreme ownership and a high sense of agency to own procurement and fulfillment of mechanical hardware necessary for mission success.

Salary

Sourcing Specialist/Level I: $85,000.00 - $100,000/per year; Bonus/Equity: Potential long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Plan; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts and perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage sourcing activities
  • Negotiate and place purchase orders
  • Track supplier performance metrics
  • Interpret engineering drawings
  • Manage frequent design changes
  • Solve complex supply chain problems

Nice-to-have

  • Extreme ownership and high agency
  • Proactive supply chain management
  • Strong internal/external stakeholder relationships
  • Self-learning and application of tools
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of experience OR 4+ years of experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations management, Material cost control, or Master production scheduling
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%
  • Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends
  • Must be able to work onsite in Hawthorne, CA
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee

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