Sourcing Manager (Raptor)

$110,000 - $145,000/Yr

SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Hawthorne, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Sourcing Manager (Raptor) at SpaceX plays a crucial role in the supply chain department, focusing on creating and executing sourcing strategies that align with the company's goals. This position involves managing supplier relationships, driving compliance with category strategies, and identifying cost reduction opportunities to enhance operational efficiency. The Sourcing Manager will collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize procurement processes and ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet purchasing targets.
• Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to optimize the value of products and services.
• Communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies.
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects, coordinating with stakeholders and providing project updates.
• Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to assess financial impacts and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define SLAs and KPIs for suppliers and measure performance criteria.
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and market analysis for assigned categories.
• Create contract documents in collaboration with the legal department.
• Manage contracts to ensure supplier performance meets obligations.
• Maximize value and cost savings through strategic negotiations.
• Identify and drive year-over-year cost optimization by reducing usage and eliminating waste.
• Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories.
• Create and implement management programs to develop and monitor supply base performance.
• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories.
• Develop and lead efforts to reduce the number of transactions for assigned categories.

Requirements

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, or material cost control; or a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience; or 9+ years of experience in the mentioned fields.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity or experience working with aerospace components.
• Strong ability to read drawings and blueprints with an understanding of manufacturing complexity.
• Experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components.
• APICS certification.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Proven 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 customer service skills and self-motivation.
• Detail-oriented and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short & long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to various discounts and perks.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• 5 days of sick leave per year.