Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Propellant Generation Supply Chain
Core
Sr. Sourcing Specialist managing propellant generation supply chain, driving cost reduction, supplier selection, and contract negotiation for SpaceX's human spaceflight and Starlink programs.
Role type
Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Supply Chain)
Builds
Propellant generation supply chain for human spaceflight and Starlink
Domain
Aerospace / Propellant Generation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier analysis, contract negotiation, cost reduction, make vs. buy decisions, RFI/RFP execution, market intelligence, performance metrics analysis
Preferred skills
Utilities/power purchase agreements, cryogenic commodities, oil and gas sector experience, global supply base sourcing, data analysis (Excel, SQL, PowerBI), cross-functional NPI projects
Technologies
Excel, SQL, PowerBI
Responsibilities
Create capital sourcing strategies to reduce risk and enable cost reduction; Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to evaluate sourcing models; Ensure health of supply base by evaluating and selecting suppliers; Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate strategic sourcing plans; Execute purchasing transactions and issue purchase orders; Identify and execute cost reduction projects; Act as market intelligence provider regarding categories; Drive make vs. buy decisions for new products; Execute RFIs and RFPs and manage supplier negotiations; Administer multimillion-dollar contracts and negotiate terms; Benchmark and analyze annual performance metrics against budget
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC