Global Supply Manager, Raw Materials (Raptor)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, RAW MATERIALS (RAPTOR)SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes, rates and costs. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive experience with negotiating strategic relationships with manufacturing vendors and driving cost out and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success. This position will support our all programs at SpaceX including Falcon, Dragon, Raptor, Starship, and Starlink and requires a combination of proven leadership, creativity, and persistence.This is a technical position that requires practical experience in vendor development and new product development through to stabilized, high volume production for metallic raw material in many different alloys including Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Nickel, Titanium, and Copper that comes in forms including plate, sheet, coil, round bars, extrusions, and wires. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of the manufacturing of raw material, the supply land scape, and market.RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the supply base supporting critical raw material commodity for flight and development programs with an emphasis on building and maintaining a relationship with raw material mills and distributors world wideWork in a cross functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with both internal and external groups to achieve team and company-wide goals Leverage demand forecasts and upcoming design releases to ensure the supply base has ample manufacturing capacity and quality yield to enable aggressive ramp up of vehicle productionProvide guidance to internal procurement staff and engineering customers on design for manufacturability, supply chain optimization, and cost reduction strategies raw material commoditiesCollaborate with engineering on design reviews, suppliers on scorecard/roadmaps, engineering vehicle leads on schedule and supplier engineering on quality requirementsVisit supplier’s facilities and accurately assess technical capability, equipment, and capacity for rapid deployment of new product development and long term production to implement a successful E2E product life cycle management strategy and processMonitor and manage costs to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets, forecasts and maintain cost of Bill of Materials. Ability to develop should-cost models for competitive cost analysisDeliver best in class TCO (Total Cost Ownership)Install and optimize manufacturing capacity to assure COS (Continuity of Supply)Drive suppliers continuous process improvement to enhance efficiency and implement cost-saving programs with suppliersAdminister moderate to large contracts and independently negotiate with supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, intellectual property and export compliancePrepare, issue, and analyze RFx packages for one-time and ongoing project requirementsIssue purchase orders for SpaceX programsEnsure compliance with all company policies, procedures and government regulations BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:EngineeringPurchasingContract negotiationMaterial or production planningOperations or supply chain managementMaterial cost controlMaster production schedulingPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Experience in sourcing from a global supply base with raw material mills and distributorsExperience reading drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerance, preliminary design reviews, and quality documentsStrong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to prioritize between many programs and priorities effectivelyPrior experience managing large value contracts/LTA’s with a global supply baseProven track record of managing a high volume of tactical purchase orders while setting and managing a strategy for your responsible commoditiesExperience in identifying and executing an optimized supply chain, including raw material, machining, material processing, inspection and logisticsTechnical procurement, New Product Introduction and production procurement, manufacturing, or design/development experienceExceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skillsAbility to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needsExcellent customer service skillsMust be detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environmentConducts all activities with the highest of integrityADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to travel - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travelMust be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestonesThis position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not consideredCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Global Supply Manager: $135,000.00 - $185,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.ITAR REQUIREMENTS:To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.