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 operational goals. This position involves managing supplier relationships, optimizing procurement processes, and driving cost reduction initiatives to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain.

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 and manage supplier performance to contract obligations.
• Maximize value and cost savings through strategic negotiations and year-over-year cost optimization.
• Establish preferred suppliers and implement management programs to monitor supply base performance.
• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories.
• 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 planning, operations, or supply chain management; or a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience; or 9+ years of experience in relevant fields.
• Strong ability to read drawings and blueprints, with an understanding of manufacturing complexity.
• Experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components.
• APICS certification and Lean Six Sigma certification are preferred.
• Proven track record of leadership and team building.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills with a strong problem-solving ability.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with aerospace components.
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize effectively to meet customer and company needs.
• Excellent customer service skills and self-motivation.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge in current technologies and applications (e.g., MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI).

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 and eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• 5 days of sick leave per year.