Fulfillment Buyer, Datacenters

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX, based in Texas, seeks an experienced Fulfillment Buyer to manage indirect procurement for Starlink locations. The role focuses on issuing POs, tracking deliveries, resolving invoices, and driving cost-saving initiatives while supporting internal customers and cross-site projects.

The ideal candidate has indirect purchasing experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR 4+ years of experience in a supply chain or operations.
• Experience with indirect procurement processes.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders quickly and without error.
• Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged by suppliers.
• Obtain the original promise date from suppliers.
• Review open order reports and manage deliveries.
• Resolve invoice issues and ensure that vendors are paid on time.
• Expedite parts as necessary.
• Act as customer service for SpaceX internal customers.
• Support buyers in cost savings initiatives.
• Lead miscellaneous procurement projects.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Indirect buying

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Typing speed >50 WPM

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience in supply chain/ops

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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.

At SpaceX, we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 4M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

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 Fulfillment Buyer within the Indirect Procurement team will support purchases for several Starlink locations. The Indirect Procurement team has aggressive objectives that positively impact our product and bottom line. We are looking for the right person who is equipped and ready for these challenges to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Issue purchase orders quickly and without error
• Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged by suppliers
• Obtain the original promise date from suppliers
• Review open order reports and manage deliveries
• Resolve invoice issues and ensure that vendors are paid on time
• Expedite parts as necessary
• Act as customer service for SpaceX internal customers
• Support buyers in cost savings initiatives
• Lead miscellaneous procurement projects

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree OR 4+ years of experience working in a supply chain or operations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Purchasing experience, specifically related to Indirect buying
• Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Strong technical knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Ability to conduct all activities with the highest degree of integrity
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Ability to type >50 WPM

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must be willing to travel to other sites as needed
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the 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, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 ITARhere.

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