Sr. Manager, Purchasing
Core
Lead indirect purchasing team and manage strategic sourcing for cloud, software, services, and facilities categories to drive cost reduction and supply continuity.
Role type
Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement
Builds
Strategic sourcing plans, supplier partnerships, and cost-reduction initiatives for SpaceX's indirect spend.
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Indirect Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, cost analysis, team leadership, market analysis, negotiation, process optimization, budgeting
Preferred skills
Cloud and data center contracts, AI tools experience, global supply base management, forecasting
Technologies
MS Office Suite, AI tools, Atlassian, PowerBI
Responsibilities
Lead indirect purchasing team and set strategic direction; Build relationships with internal stakeholders to develop procurement strategies; Own contract management and drive supplier performance; Develop sourcing strategies for cost reduction and risk mitigation; Conduct supplier and market analysis; Present value propositions to executives; Develop new tools leveraging AI; Lead talent development and hire team members; Execute purchase orders and manage escalation processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
