Fulfillment Buyer (Starship)

SpaceX

Starbase, TX

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward mid-level candidates comfortable with supplier onboarding and managing deliveries.

Best fit for

Mid-level professionals with cross-functional collaboration experience and a track record in procurement projects.
— “Lead miscellaneous procurement projects”
Candidates with a background in managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely acknowledgments and deliveries.
— “Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged by suppliers”
Individuals who thrive in environments where they can influence and shape supplier performance.
— “SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us”

Things to consider

Onsite presence is mandatory in Brownsville, TX, with no remote work options.
— “This position is based in Brownsville, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered”
Candidates must meet ITAR requirements, which restrict eligibility to specific U.S. residents or those eligible for authorizations.
— “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.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in supplier onboarding and cost savings initiatives in your resume and interviews.
— “Lead supplier onboarding process”
Demonstrate your ability to resolve invoice issues and expedite parts efficiently.
— “Resolve invoice issues and ensure that vendors are paid on time”
Showcase your analytical and organizational skills with examples of managing complex procurement tasks.
— “Exceptional analytical and organizational skills”
Emphasize your track record in providing excellent customer service to internal stakeholders.
— “Excellent customer service skills”
Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly in data analysis and reporting.
— “Strong technical knowledge of MS Office Suite”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

purchase order management
supplier onboarding
cost savings

Typical background

supply chainproductionengineering

Skills & requirements

Required

ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementCustomer ServiceCost Savings

Preferred

Capital Equipment PurchasingIndirect BuyingProblem-solvingTechnical Knowledge

Stack & domain

Purchase OrdersQuotesSupplier ManagementCustomer ServiceCost SavingsProcurement ProjectsSupplier OnboardingMS Office SuiteITARLeadershipTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunicationEmpathyActive ListeningResiliencyProcurementSupply ChainEngineering

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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.
FULFILLMENT BUYER
We are a progressive procurement organization pushing the boundaries of traditional procurement reputation and methodologies. We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers. Our organization moves quickly, and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality and delivery. This Fulfillment Buyer will support Starbase purchases across multiple commodities, stakeholders (capital projects, facility management, production, etc.) and supply chain team clusters.
We are looking for the right person who is equipped and ready for these challenges to join our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review purchase request and issue purchase orders in a timely manner without error
Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged by suppliers
Review quotes to ensure those are complete and align with SpaceX terms
Obtain the original promise date from suppliers
Review open order reports and manage deliveries
Resolve invoice issues and ensure that vendors are paid on time
Expedite parts as necessary
Act as customer service for SpaceX internal customers
Support buyers in cost savings initiatives
Lead miscellaneous procurement projects
Lead supplier onboarding process
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree; or 4+ years of professional experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function in lieu of a degree
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Purchasing experience, specifically related to capital equipment or indirect buying
Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Excellent customer service skills
Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
Strong technical knowledge of MS Office Suite
Ability to conduct all activities with the highest degree of integrity
Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed
This position is based in Brownsville, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)