Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Maintenance)

Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Maintenance)

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.

Responsibilities:

• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category
• Forecast demand volume and optimize ordering strategies to balance inventory levels and minimize purchase frequency for high-consumption maintenance parts
• Expedite sourcing, ordering, and delivery of parts needed for urgent repair work
• Create sourcing strategies for internally designed tooling, mechanical components, and COTS hardware
• Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for delivery of parts; vet and onboard new SpaceX suppliers to further optimize cost and lead time
• Manage outsource fabrication and repair projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating timeline, and managing vendor performance
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk
• Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities
• Develop service agreements, contracts, and blanket purchase orders with key Maintenance suppliers to reduce cost and improve response time
• Author supplier contract documents with the legal department
• Oversee contracts by engaging with stakeholders to measure supplier performance and drive accountability to contract obligations
• Coordinate with suppliers, Maintenance Engineers, and Technicians to identify substitute parts for obsolete or long lead time components.
• Create, revise, and maintain spare part documentation, part information, unique supplier info, manufacturer, and OEM technical specifications required to source alternate hardware.
• Assess component lead times, costs, and demand quantities based on existing consumption data, upcoming scheduled repair/PM work, and overall supply & demand outlook considerations.
• Ensure necessary tools, parts, and consumables are available ahead of scheduled maintenance activities
• Upkeep machine Bill of Materials (BOMs) with accurate part information
• Manage, execute, and simplify demand signals based on maintenance planning, repair consumption, and existing repair/PM workflows across maintenance, ground, tooling, and automation groups.
• Create tools, dashboards, procedures, processes, and metrics to improve procurement performance and eliminate risks

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced degree; OR bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
  • Engineering
  • Purchasing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Material or production planning
  • Operations or supply chain management
  • Material cost control
  • Master production scheduling

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL, Python, and PowerBI
• Experience working in a high-volume production and procurement environment
• Demonstrated capability to execute >100 Purchase Orders per month
• Familiarity with parts commonly utilized in equipment maintenance (motors, gearboxes, relays, drives, etc)
• Experience managing relationships with dozens of suppliers simultaneously
• Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, sheet metal fabrication, etc
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse co-workers within the engineering, technician, and leadership teams; ability to have insight into their changing needs
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and other third parties
• Strong analytical, project management, computer, communication, and writing skills
• Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders

Additional Requirements:

• Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered.
• Position may require travel up to 10%

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range: Sr. Sourcing Specialist: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/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, stock options, 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

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.

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.