Fulfillment Buyer (Starship)

Starbase, TX. Posted 2 months ago

The role

This person will support Starbase purchases across multiple commodities, stakeholders, and supply chain team clusters. They will review purchase requests, issue purchase orders, and manage supplier relationships.

What you will do

Review purchase request and issue purchase orders in a timely manner without error
Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged by suppliers
Review quotes to ensure those are complete and align with SpaceX terms
Obtain the original promise date from suppliers
Review open order reports and manage deliveries
Resolve invoice issues and ensure that vendors are paid on time
Expedite parts as necessary
Act as customer service for SpaceX internal customers
Support buyers in cost savings initiatives
Lead miscellaneous procurement projects and supplier onboarding process

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree; or 4+ years of professional experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function in lieu of a degree
Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed

Nice to have

Purchasing experience, specifically related to capital equipment or indirect buying
Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Excellent customer service skills
Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
Strong technical knowledge of MS Office Suite
Ability to conduct all activities with the highest degree of integrity
Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

Before you apply

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 eligibl

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible. The company is a progressive procurement organization.