Fulfillment Buyer (Starship)

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Starbase, Texas is seeking a Fulfillment Buyer to manage procurement across multiple commodities. This role is crucial in ensuring timely purchase orders and effective supplier management.

The ideal candidate will have a background in supply chain or related fields, demonstrating remarkable problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities. This position requires onsite presence due to operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; or 4+ years in supply chain, production, or engineering.
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and quick response to changes.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests and issue orders without error.
• Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged by suppliers.
• Resolve invoice issues and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Support buyers in cost savings initiatives.

Skills

Purchasing experience related to capital equipment or indirect buying

Remarkable problem-solving skills

Excellent customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Strong technical knowledge of MS Office Suite

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of professional experience

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.

FULFILLMENT BUYER

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 will support Starbase purchases across multiple commodities, stakeholders (capital projects, facility management, production, etc.) and supply chain team clusters.

We are looking for the right person who is equipped and ready for these challenges to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review purchase request and issue purchase orders in a timely manner without error
• Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged by suppliers
• Review quotes to ensure those are complete and align with SpaceX terms
• 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
• Lead supplier onboarding process

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree; or 4+ years of professional experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Purchasing experience, specifically related to capital equipment or indirect buying
• Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Excellent customer service skills
• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed
• This position is based in Brownsville, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

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 reach out to [e-mail].