Space Exploration Technologies
Work to advance the course of human history and pave the way to Mars.
SpaceX is a US based advanced technology company founded by residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. 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.
"SpaceX is like Special Forces… we do the missions that others think are impossible. We have goals that are absurdly ambitious, but we're going to make them happen. We have the potential here at SpaceX to have an incredible effect on the future of humanity and life itself."
– Elon Musk
If you’re undaunted by the impossible, actively seek out insanely challenging projects under tight schedules, and want to work with a remarkable organization pushing the envelope of human exploration, then you will want to be part of the SpaceX legacy.
We are actively seeking the brightest minds from all industries and technologies to continue building our world class team. Please visit spacex.com for additional information.
Buyer, Non-Flight
Responsibilities
- Support Mission Operations, logistics/supply chain, propellants and other non-flight purchase requirements as needed
- Analyze supplier spend and develop overall supplier negotiation and engagement strategies
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Identify process and toolset improvements
- Realize cost savings and supply base management goals
- Negotiate terms and prepare contract documents with suppliers. Evaluate and select best value supplier.
- Study market prices and trends
- Issue purchase orders and change orders.
- Follow up with suppliers to meet delivery dates.
- Create documentation for processes
- Prepare presentations
- Analyze procurement data and report metrics
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related discipline preferred.
- 3-5 years purchasing experience required
- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
- Remarkable problem solving skills
- Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications, especially MS Office Suite
- Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
- Conducts all activities with the highest of integrity
Preferred skills
- Experience in non-production (MRO) purchasing preferred.
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.
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 Resource Department at (310) 363-6000.
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