Sourcing Manager, Software & Services
Core
Develop sourcing strategies for software and services categories to reduce risk, optimize supplier partnerships, and drive cost savings for SpaceX's indirect spend.
Role type
Senior sourcing manager (software & services)
Builds
Strategic sourcing models and supplier management programs for professional services, facilities, and software categories
Domain
Aerospace + Indirect Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sourcing strategy development, stakeholder management, contract negotiation, quantitative financial analysis, supplier performance management, tactical purchasing, process efficiency optimization
Preferred skills
Indirect procurement experience, professional services sourcing, software and cloud category expertise, SOW authoring, labor market trend analysis, TCO modeling, SQL/PowerBI
Technologies
MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI
Responsibilities
Create sourcing strategies to meet cost and risk targets; negotiate complex global contracts; manage supplier performance and KPIs; conduct market research and benchmarking; lead process efficiency initiatives; place purchase orders and resolve invoice issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC