Engineer The Future
SpaceX is a U.S.-based advanced technology company founded by residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. Founded in 2002, SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up, including cutting edge electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engine systems. The Falcon Launch Vehicle and Dragon Spacecraft programs are some of the most ambitious engineering systems in the world, designed to support our ultimate goals of aviation-like spaceflight capability and making humanity a multi-planet species. Our team is made up of more than 3,000 SpaceXers located across our Hawthorne, California headquarters; and other facilities in Florida, Texas, and Washington, DC.
Advance the course of human history and pave the ways to Mars
This is SpaceX. We are not like most companies. Our goal is to do what has never before been done--enabling mankind to live on other planets. We push the boundaries of what is currently possible, and understand it takes rare individuals to help us make this happen. We celebrate our successes, and each other. We seek future colleagues with a rare mix of drive, passion, scrappiness, intelligence, and curiosity to seek what’s beyond the stars.
Playing a direct role in advancing the course of human history is no small endeavor. Join us, and find your place in the SpaceX legacy.
Associate Buyer, R&D Hardware
Overview:
The Hardware Associate Buyer is a critical player in our Purchasing Department. Under limited supervision, is assigned to support SpaceX’s Engineering Team through the purchase of Hardware such as springs, fasteners, fittings, bearing, and in various aspects of procurement. Processes and/or confirms purchase orders, blanket orders, and contracts and conducts follow up as requested by Buyers.
Responsibilities
- Lead the R&D Purchasing Strategy for Hardware
- Manage overall supplier relationships including supplier selection, day-to-day communications, and issue resolution
- Work with Engineering on finding new suppliers that are aligned with the Purchasing Strategy
- Execute to requests from Engineering for placement of purchase orders for R&D parts
- Follow-up with supplier to obtain acknowledgement of purchase orders and promise dates for new purchase orders
- Proactively provide updates to SpaceX management and engineering team on all critical supply issues
- Expedite part numbers that will negatively impact the R&D schedule
- Conduct regular scorecard reviews with key suppliers
- Resolve invoices issues that are impacted by the purchase order
- Maintain current supplier contact information
Basic Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain
- Minimum 1 year prior Buyer experience (internship qualifies)
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated success with managing a project/program to completion
- Advanced Excel knowledge and/or programming experience. Experience with SQL is a plus.
- Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Remarkable problem solving skills.
- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
- Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
- Conducts all activities with the highest of integrity.
ITAR Requirements:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about 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, 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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