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
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 enabling Starship's mission 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 Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Contract negotiation
- Material or production planning
- Operations or supply chain management
- Material cost control
- Master production scheduling
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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.
SOURCING MANAGER (STARSHIP)
The SpaceX supply chain department is a critical player in enabling Starship's mission 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. The sourcing manager will play a key role in enabling
SpaceX to meet the ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute to making us a multi-planetary.
- Analyze supplier spend, capacity, and develop overall supplier negotiation and engagement strategies.
- Implement sustainable cost controls and develop cost reduction improvement plans with suppliers
- Ensure work centers are clear to build on time and that lineside health is meeting specifications like...
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