Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Gas Turbine Power Sourcing)
Core
Sr. Sourcing Specialist managing gas turbine power sourcing, capital equipment procurement, and supply chain strategy for SpaceX's production, test, and launch organizations.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing specialist (capital equipment & gas turbines)
Builds
Fuel & gas supply, capital purchases, and projects for production, test, and launch
Domain
Aerospace / Energy (Gas Turbines, SCR systems)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, TCO analysis, supply risk mitigation, supplier performance management, market benchmarking, RFP management, technical procurement, compliance management (ITAR/EAR), stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Gas turbine OEM landscape knowledge, long-lead capital equipment procurement, spare parts & aftermarket management, service agreements (LTSA, O&M), technical drawing interpretation, logistics optimization, dual-sourcing strategies
Technologies
MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI
Responsibilities
Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet cost targets; Develop strategic sourcing models to optimize product/service value; Present to decision makers on launch critical response events; Identify and execute cost reduction projects; Conduct market analysis and benchmarking; Manage contracts and supplier performance; Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices; Establish preferred suppliers and manage supply base KPIs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC