Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Cables/Harness (Starlink)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Bastrop
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
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.
SR. SOURCING SPECIALIST, CABLE/HARNESS (STARLINK)
SpaceX is on a fast track to becoming the market leader in various
product categories like US-based human spaceflight, rapid vehicle
reusability, internet services through the Starlink constellation,
and other 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's Supply
Chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these
ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute to making us a
multi-planetary species.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a
strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers,
optimizes cost structures, and proactively ensures continuity of
supply based on macro market or industry trends. Manage the supply
base by implementing a precise supplier stratification model and
executing a documented supplier management playbook
- Ensure the health of the supply base by evaluating and
selecting suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and
price competitiveness. Ensure supplier meets all critical measures
of performance consistently by consistently executing an operating
plan with clear goals and control plans
- Analyze supplier operations to assess technical capability,
equipment, and capacity for rapid deployment of new product
development and long-term production to implement a successful E2E
product life cycle management strategy and process
- Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive
improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness,
enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing,
lead times, payment, risk compliance, and other areas as
identified
- Develop supplier scorecard to measure supplier performance
against agreed-upon key performance indicators; tracks compliance
and supports formal management reporting to director and other
members of senior management. Benchmark, track, and analyze annual
performance metrics and sourcing trends against monthly budget to
demonstrate continuous improvement and progress against strategic
objectives
- Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders,
understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality
procurement strategies aligned with business requirements
- Be the voice of reason and push engineering to make sound
design decisions that are conducive to a high-performing supply
plan
- Coordinate with engineering and quality organizations to
determine the cause of rejected material and to drive appropriate
changes to ensure the elimination/reduction of those quality
issues
- Administer moderate to large contracts and independently
negotiate with supplier's contract terminology, pricing, technical
requirements, scope, and terms involving responsibility, liability,
indemnification, intellectual property, and export
compliance
- Execute purchasing transactions within the scope area by
issuing purchase orders for SpaceX programs and ensuring delivery.
Manage all relevant master data in MRP to ensure accurate and
complete information at all times
- Consult and advise buyers and planners on strategies and
tactics to ensure their success and development. Provide high-level
oversight and support to ensure operational success in tactical
procurement execution
- Conduct director-level supply base health and performance
scorecard and ensure executive support for the supply base
management plan
- Procure connectors, components, and cable/harness via material
requirements planning (MRP)
- Keep up with electronic market component trends while
developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with major
component distributors and manufactures
- Source, support, and drive alternate component qualification
through engineering and quality teams
- Coordinate and drive alignment between SpaceX's future designs
and preferred supplier technology road maps
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or
more of the following; or 6+ years of experience working in one or
more of the following:
- Engineering
- Purchasing
- Contract negotiation
- Material or production planning
- Operations or supply chain management
- Material cost control
- Master production scheduling
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 2+ years of technical procurement experience in electronics,
connector, and harness sourcing
- Knowledge of wire, connector, harness assembly
- Experience in product development (EVT), new product
introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP)
- Material management and CTB (Clear to Build)
proficiency
- Knowledge of and established relationships with franchised
distributors and components manufacturers
- Strong understanding of the cable/connector market, trends,
technology leaders, and current pricing trends in the
market
- Experience reading drawings and blueprints
- Technical knowledge in a commodity (e.g. composites raw
material, composite component manufacturing, machining, avionics,
soft goods etc.)
- Experience in sourcing from a global supply base using various
contractual models
- Proven success working on cross-functional new product
introduction projects, completing cost models, and
negotiating
- Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning
functions
- Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication
skills
- Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and
organizational problems
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to
a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
- Ability to conduct all activities with the highest of
integrity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as
needed
- Ability to travel (up to 10%) and communicate outside of work
hours
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Sr. Sourcing Specialist: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid
parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also
accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & 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:
- 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 .
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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310)
363-6000.
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