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.
SR. SOURCING SPECIALIST (GAS TURBINE POWER SOURCING)
The SpaceX supply chain department is a critical player in enabling SpaceX mission. To capitalize on SpaceX’s technological and market changing successes, our team will be part of managing an agile yet robust supply chain that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory. SpaceX supply chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet the ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute in making us a multi-planetary species. This individual will support fuel & gas supply, capital purchases and projects for the production, test and launch organizations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet targets for the purchasing department including, but not limited to, payment terms, cash targets, and cost savings
- Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models that optimize the value of products and services that support business unit requirements to maintain continuous cost reduction programs for controllable expenditures
- Present confidently to decision makers on launch critical response events
- Communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies
- Identify and execute cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates
- Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions, cost improvement and performance for assigned categories
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define Service Level Agreements and KPIs for suppliers and measure the appropriate criteria, such as: delivery of business results, cost reduction, quality and timeliness of delivery
- Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories
- Create contract documents in collaboration with the legal department
- Manage contracts to ensure the performance of the supplier to contract obligations
- Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs
- Maximize value and cost savings benefits while lowering risk through strategic negotiations
- Identify and drive year over year cost optimization through reducing usage and eliminating waste within our operations
- Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories
- Create and implement management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base
- Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories
- Develop and lead efforts to reduce number of transactions and for assigned categories
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
- Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Purchasing
- Contract negotiation
- Material or production planning
- Operations management
- Material cost control
- Master production scheduling
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 2+ years of procurement experience with sourcing gas turbines, turbine generator packages, BOP equipment, and/or SCR systems (catalyst, ammonia/urea reagent systems, injection skids, and related emissions-control equipment)
- Working knowledge of the gas turbine OEM landscape, long-lead capital equipment, spare parts / aftermarket, and service agreements (LTSA, O&M, overhaul, field service)
- Understanding of gas turbine and SCR technical drivers (output, heat rate, availability, NOx/CO performance, catalyst life, reagent consumption) and how they affect total cost of ownership
- Experience with capital project procurement: RFPs, bid evaluation, T&Cs, FAT/SAT, commissioning support, and coordination with engineering, facilities, test, and launch stakeholders
- Strong background in total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, supply risk mitigation, dual-sourcing strategies, and ensuring continuity of supply for critical manufacturing or production operations
- Demonstrated success implementing supplier performance scorecards, quality/compliance programs, and logistics optimization (lead-time management, inventory, safety stock for turbine and SCR products) while driving cost savings and service level improvements
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements (pricing, escalation, liquidated damages, warranties, IP, export control, and long-term supply) with OEMs, fabricators, and specialty suppliers
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and quality documentation to align sourcing with engineering intent
- Experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components
- Knowledge of relevant codes, quality systems, and compliance (ASME, API, ISO, environmental/air-permit constraints, ITAR/EAR as applicable)
- Ability to prove a strong track record of leadership and team building
- Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impact
- Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent customer service skills, produce exceptional work at all times, highly self-motivated
- Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
- Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.)
- Detail-oriented, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
- Holds self to highest ethical standards, and conducts all activities with the highest of integrity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to travel - up to 25% of work week travel may be required, including international travel
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
- This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being on-site - remote work not considered
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
