Sourcing Specialist, LNG Supply Chain
Core
Sourcing specialist managing LNG supply chain strategies, supplier selection, and contract negotiations to reduce costs and ensure continuity for SpaceX's spaceflight and Starlink operations.
Role type
Sourcing Specialist (Supply Chain)
Builds
LNG supply chain infrastructure and vendor delivery for spaceflight and internet services
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Energy (LNG, Cryogenic Commodities)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier analysis, contract negotiation, cost reduction, market intelligence, make vs. buy decisions, RFI/RFP execution, budget tracking, data analysis (Excel, SQL, PowerBI)
Preferred skills
Utilities/power purchase agreements knowledge, oil and gas sector supplier relationships, cross-functional new product introduction experience
Technologies
Excel, SQL, PowerBI
Responsibilities
Create capital sourcing strategies to reduce risk and enable cost reduction; Evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, quality, and price; Execute purchasing transactions and administer multimillion-dollar contracts; Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis for strategic sourcing plans; Drive make vs. buy decisions across the product lifecycle; Benchmark and analyze annual performance metrics against budget.
Seniority
Individual Contributor (1+ years or 4+ years experience)