SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
About the role
The SpaceX Supply Chain 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. Functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following, or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
- Engineering
- Purchasing
- Contract negotiation
- Material or production planning
- Operations or supply chain management
More about this role
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.
The SpaceX Supply Chain 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. Functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. As a Global Supply Manager in Bastrop, you will support the commodities used to manufacture Starmind satellites at one of the most vertically integrated manufacturing facilities in existence, enabling launch of the constellation into orbit.
- Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for the technology to build orbital data-center satellites
- Provide weekly team status reporting, escalating to leadership when necessary
- Train and mentor others, working to ensure the team is continuously improving
- Work directly with key suppliers to...
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