Sourcing Specialist (Gas Turbine Power Sourcing)
Core
Develop and execute strategic sourcing for gas turbine power, capital equipment, and related systems to support SpaceX's production, test, and launch organizations.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing specialist (gas turbine & capital equipment)
Builds
Strategic sourcing models, supplier agreements, and cost reduction programs for critical manufacturing and launch operations
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Gas Turbine Power Systems
Required skills
strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, supply risk mitigation, supplier performance management, market research, capital project procurement, compliance with ITAR/EAR, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
gas turbine OEM landscape knowledge, long-lead capital equipment procurement, spare parts and aftermarket management, technical drawing interpretation, dual-sourcing strategies, logistics optimization, complex commercial agreement negotiation
Technologies
MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI
Responsibilities
Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet cost targets; Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships; Present confidently to decision makers on launch critical response events; Identify and execute cost reduction projects; Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis; Create and manage contract documents; Establish preferred suppliers; Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices; Develop management programs to monitor supplier KPIs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC