Sourcing Specialist (Maintenance)

Sourcing Specialist (Maintenance)

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.

Responsibilities :

• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category
• Forecast demand volume and optimize ordering strategies to balance inventory levels and minimize purchase frequency for high-consumption maintenance parts
• Expedite sourcing, ordering, and delivery of parts needed for urgent repair work
• Create sourcing strategies for internally designed tooling, mechanical components, and COTS hardware
• Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for delivery of parts; vet and onboard new SpaceX suppliers to further optimize cost and lead time
• Manage outsource fabrication and repair projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating timeline, and managing vendor performance
• Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk
• Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities
• Develop service agreements, contracts, and blanket purchase orders with key Maintenance suppliers to reduce cost and improve response time
• Author supplier contract documents with the legal department
• Oversee contracts by engaging with stakeholders to measure supplier performance and drive accountability to contract obligations
• Coordinate with suppliers, Maintenance Engineers, and Technicians to identify substitute parts for obsolete or long lead time components.
• Create, revise, and maintain spare part documentation, part information, unique supplier info, manufacturer, and OEM technical specifications required to source alternate hardware.
• Assess component lead times, costs, and demand quantities based on existing consumption data, upcoming scheduled repair / PM work, and overall supply & demand outlook considerations.
• Ensure necessary tools, parts, and consumables are available ahead of scheduled maintenance activities
• Upkeep machine Bill of Materials (BOMs) with accurate part information
• Manage, execute, and simplify demand signals based on maintenance planning, repair consumption, and existing repair / PM workflows across maintenance, ground, tooling, and automation groups.
• Create tools, dashboards, procedures, processes, and metrics to improve procurement performance and eliminate risks

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Skills and Experience :

100 Purchase Orders per month

Additional Requirements :

Compensation and Benefits :

Pay range : Sourcing Specialist : $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 / 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR Requirements :

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.