Sourcing Specialist (Gas Turbine Power Sourcing)

Sourcing Specialist (Gas Turbine Power Sourcing) Cape Canaveral, FL 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. The SpaceX supply chain department is a critical player in enabling SpaceX mission. To capitalize on SpaceX’s technological and market changing successes, our team will be part of managing an agile yet robust supply chain that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory. SpaceX supply chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet the ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute in making us a multi-planetary species. This individual will support fuel & gas supply, capital purchases and projects for the production, test and launch organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet targets for the purchasing department including, but not limited to, payment terms, cash targets, and cost savings Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models that optimize the value of products and services that support business unit requirements to maintain continuous cost reduction programs for controllable expenditures Present confidently to decision makers on launch critical response events Communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies Identify and execute cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions, cost improvement and performance for assigned categories Collaborate with stakeholders to define Service Level Agreements and KPIs for suppliers and measure the appropriate criteria, such as: delivery of business results, cost reduction, quality and timeliness of delivery Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories Create contract documents in collaboration with the legal department Manage contracts to ensure the performance of the supplier to contract obligations Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs Maximize value and cost savings benefits while lowering risk through strategic negotiations Identify and drive year over year cost optimization through reducing usage and eliminating waste within our operations Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories Create and implement management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories Develop and lead efforts to reduce number of transactions and for assigned categories

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: Purchasing Contract negotiation Operations or supply chain management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1+ years of procurement experience with sourcing gas turbines, turbine generator packages, BOP equipment, and/or SCR systems (catalyst, ammonia/urea reagent systems, injection skids, and related emissions-control equipment) Working knowledge of the gas turbine OEM landscape, long-lead capital equipment, spare parts / aftermarket, and service agreements (LTSA, O&M, overhaul, field service) Understanding of gas turbine and SCR technical drivers (output, heat rate, availability, NOx/CO performance, catalyst life, reagent consumption) and how they affect total cost of ownership Experience with capital project procurement: RFPs, bid evaluation, T&Cs, FAT/SAT, commissioning support, and coordination with engineering, facilities, test, and launch stakeholders Strong background in total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, supply risk mitigation, dual-sourcing strategies, and ensuring continuity of supply for critical manufacturing or production operations Demonstrated success implementing supplier performance scorecards, quality/compliance programs, and logistics optimization (lead-time management, inventory, safety stock for turbine and SCR products) while driving cost savings and service level improvements Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements (pricing, escalation, liquidated damages, warranties, IP, export control, and long-term supply) with OEMs, fabricators, and specialty suppliers Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and quality documentation to align sourcing with engineering intent Experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components Knowledge of relevant codes, quality systems, and compliance (ASME, API, ISO, environmental/air-permit constraints, ITAR/EAR as applicable) Ability to prove a strong track record of leadership and team building Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impact Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs Exceptional analytical and organizational skills Excellent customer service skills, produce exceptional work at all times, highly self-motivated Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.) Detail-oriented, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment Holds self to highest ethical standards, and conducts all activities with the highest of integrity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral Must be able to travel - up to 25% of work week travel may be required, including international travel Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones This position is based in the following locations and requires being onsite - remote work not considered: Cape Canaveral, FL Memphis, TN 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 . Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in SpaceX’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. #J-18808-Ljbffr SpaceX