Sourcing Specialist, Avionics (Starship)

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.

SOURCING SPECIALIST, AVIONICS (STARSHIP)

This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling production flow and supporting launch manifest. Working in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, supply chain specialists execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. Some of the functions a supply chain specialist will be responsible for are purchasing, supplier delivery management, dock-to-stock coordination, and inventory levels management. Supply chain specialists are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category

• Evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material

• Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance

• Communicate clearly and rapidly to influence decisions of vendors and senior leadership

• Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs

• Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for the fabrication and delivery of parts

• Supported commodities include but are not limited to PCBs, PCB Assemblies and electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, batteries, etc.

• Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency

• Manage outsource fabrication projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and manage vendor performance

• Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs

• Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience working in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with MRP or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders

• Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment. Capability to prioritize multiple on-going projects

• Strong track record for achieving results; must be able to reference wins and quantify impact

• Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI

• Familiar with electronic components supply chain, market trends and current events.

• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification, Six Sigma certification, or similar certifications

• Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel

• Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries. History of self-learning & application of newly learned tools & techniques

• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may require extended hours and/or weekend work when needed

• Position may require travel up to 10%

This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and is 100% onsite

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Sourcing Specialist/Level I: $80,000.00 - $100,000/per year

Sourcing Specialist/Level I: $90,000.00 - $115,000/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. 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.

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