Sourcing Specialist (Starship Launch Pad)
Core
Create commodity and capital sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction, and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on-time delivery, and cost savings for the Launch & Recovery program.
Role type
Senior sourcing specialist (supply chain)
Builds
Strategic sourcing plans, supplier base health, multimillion-dollar contracts, and cost reduction initiatives for SpaceX launch programs.
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Exploration
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier selection and analysis, contract negotiation, cost modeling, market intelligence, make vs. buy decisions, RFI/RFP execution, master data management, project management, data analysis (Excel, SQL, Power BI)
Preferred skills
Global supply base experience, cross-functional new product introduction projects, technical and operational problem solving
Technologies
Excel, SQL, Power BI
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet targets for the Launch & Recovery program; Evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness; Execute RFIs and RFPs, document bid events, and conduct supplier negotiations; Administer multimillion-dollar contracts and negotiate terms involving liability, indemnification, and export compliance; Identify and execute cost reduction projects; Benchmark and analyze annual performance metrics against budget; Drive make vs. buy decisions for new products.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC