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Sourcing Specialist, Indirect

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · On-site

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About SpaceX

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

We are a progressive procurement organization pushing the boundaries of traditional procurement reputation and methodologies. We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers. Our organization moves quickly, and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and delivery. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Contract negotiation
  • Operations or supply chain management
  • Must be able to travel up to 10% work week travel may be required, including international travel
  • Able to work long hours and weekends as needed
  • This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
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.

SOURCING SPECIALIST, INDIRECT

We are a progressive procurement organization pushing the boundaries of traditional procurement reputation and methodologies. We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers. Our organization moves quickly, and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and delivery. This role sits within our purchasing department, a team that is focused on our corporate functions. You would be responsible for machinery and equipment supporting Hawthorne production programs including Starship, Raptor, Starlink, Falcon, Dragon, Starfall, and NDE. We are looking for the right person who is equipped and ready for these challenges to join our team.

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Starship Components Supply Chain

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