Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Starship)

The role

This individual will support capital purchases and construction projects for the construction and facilities organizations. They will develop sourcing and cost management strategies and manage contracts from RFP through completion.

What you will do

• Work with internal stakeholders to develop sourcing and cost management strategies
• Develop strategic sourcing models to optimize value and reduce costs
• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet purchasing targets
• Draft, negotiate, and manage capital and construction contracts
• Manage contracts to ensure supplier performance
• Perform project control tasks such as budgeting and scheduling
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects
• Create and implement management programs to monitor supply base KPIs
• Perform advanced quantitative analysis to identify financial impacts
• Source and onboard new suppliers

Required qualifications

• Advanced degree and 1+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, or Master pr
• OR bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Material cost control, or Mast
• Must be able to travel - up to 50% of work week travel may be required

Nice to have

• Familiarity or experience in purchasing or similar procurement related experience
• Familiarity or experience in industrial engineering, construction management, and/or facilities management
• Construction cost estimate experience
• Strong budget tracking and cost analytical skills
• Extensive project management and organizational skills
• Experience managing large scale industrial and commercial construction projects
• Strong contract negotiation and document management skills
• Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed
• Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Excellent customer service skills

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company aims for a future where humanity is out exploring the stars.