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
Overview:
The SpaceX Finance Department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on our technical and market success, our team will execute large-scale projects that will define the bottom-line for the company. The functions within the department include accounting, controls, budgets, supply chain, purchasing and oversight of all financial operations. As SpaceX becomes the overall market leader, they will position us to maximize valuation, fuel growth and ensure achievement.
Responsibilities
Overall responsibilities are to support the SpaceX Production team through the purchase of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) Hardware. Responsibilities include the following:
- Lead the Production Purchasing Strategy for COTS Hardware
- Manage overall supplier relationships including supplier selection, day-to-day communications, and issue resolution
- Execute to MRP Planning messages for placement of purchase orders for production parts
- Follow-up with supplier to obtain acknowledgement of purchase orders and promise dates for new purchase orders
- Act as escalation point for part shortages and lead escalation meetings with suppliers to develop recovery plan
- Proactively provide updates to SpaceX management and engineering team on all critical supply issues
- Expedite part numbers that will negatively impact the Production schedule
- Conduct regular scorecard reviews with key suppliers
- Resolve invoices issues that are impacted by the purchase order
- Maintain current supplier contact information
- Work with supplier on long term agreements
Basic Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain
- Prior Purchasing Experience (internship qualifies)
- Demonstrated success with managing a project/program to completion
Preferred skills and Experience:
- Advanced excel knowledge and/or programming experience
- Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Conducts all activities with the highest of integrity.
- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
- Remarkable problem solving skills.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
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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