Sourcing Specialist, Indirect
Core
Sourcing machinery, equipment, and services for corporate functions and production programs (Starship, Raptor, Starlink, Falcon, Dragon) at Hawthorne production sites.
Role type
Senior IC sourcing specialist (indirect procurement)
Builds
Supply base for production machinery, rental equipment, and asset resale programs
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing + indirect procurement
Required skills
contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, project planning, data analysis, cost modeling, compliance management
Preferred skills
indirect category procurement (MRO, capital equipment), Excel/SQL/PowerBI, cross-functional project leadership
Technologies
Excel, SQL, PowerBI
Responsibilities
Identify and execute sourcing projects; negotiate to maximize value and cost savings; establish preferred suppliers and manage supplier performance KPIs; source production machinery and equipment; manage rental equipment and asset resale; benchmark and analyze sourcing trends; author and manage contract documents.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
