Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Raptor)
Core
Own end-to-end procurement and fulfillment of critical mechanical hardware for the Raptor rocket program.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Specialist (Procurement)
Builds
Precision-machined components, forgings, castings, and complex manufactured parts for rocket engines.
Domain
Aerospace / Defense Manufacturing
Required skills
Contract negotiation, Supplier development, Demand forecasting, MRP/ERP systems, Manufacturing process knowledge, Cost analysis, Purchase order management, Supplier performance tracking, Engineering drawing interpretation, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
AI tools and LLMs for sourcing, Data analysis (Excel, SQL, Power BI), Supplier qualification and onboarding
Technologies
MRP/ERP systems, Excel, SQL, Power BI
Responsibilities
Quote, negotiate, and place purchase orders for precision-machined components; Forecast demand and evaluate supplier capacity; Track and drive supplier performance across quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost; Interpret engineering drawings to align with suppliers; Manage frequent design changes to minimize downtime; Solve complex supply chain problems to ensure continuity of supply.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC