Candidates with construction or industrial management experience and strong analytical skills will find this role's strategic sourcing and cost optimization focus appealing. Based in Memphis, TN, the position requires on-site presence and involves managing global contracts and supplier relationships.
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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.
GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, CAPITAL EQUIPMENT & CONSTRUCTION (STARLINK)
SpaceX is on a fast track to become the market leader in various product categories like US based human spaceflight, rapid vehicle reusability, internet services through the Starlink constellation and others exciting projects. The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. 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 these ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute in making us a multi-planetary species. This individual will support construction projects and capital purchases for the construction and facilities organizations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive contract management process that ensures a successful project execution cycle
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
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 SLAs 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 supplier's performance meets contract obligations
Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creative solutions
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 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:
Engineering
Purchasing
Contract negotiation
Material or production planning
Operations or supply chain management
Master production scheduling
Construction, facilities, or industrial plant management
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Strong technical background to speak the language of engineers and strong business background to deal with contracts and negotiations
Construction project management experience and/or construction cost estimate experience
Familiarity or experience in purchasing or similar procurement related experience
Experience in industrial engineering, construction management, and/or facilities management
Strong budget tracking and cost analytical skills
Extensive project management and organizational skills
Experience managing large scale industrial and commercial construction projects
Strong contract negotiation and document management skills
Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed
Quick learner and ability to 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 and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.)
Ability to conduct all activities with the highest degree of integrity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work extended hours and some nights and weekends when needed
Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours - up to 30% travel may be required, including international travel
Valid driver’s license
This position is based in Memphis, TN and requires being onsite
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)