Sr. Global Supply Manager, Construction (Terafab)

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX Bastrop, TX seeks a Sr. Global Supply Manager for construction to lead a team of buyers, develop contract processes and drive cost reductions across Starlink facilities and future buildings. You will work with stakeholders to optimize sourcing, terms and supplier performance.

The role requires strong negotiation, project management, and technical procurement skills, with travel and extended hours as needed. On-site position in Bastrop, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, materials planning, operations or construction management
• Candidates should have strong budget tracking and cost analytics capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5-10 buyers for construction of future buildings and facilities
• Develop and implement a comprehensive contract management process with key internal stakeholders
• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet cost targets
• Build strategic supplier relationships to optimize value and drive cost reductions
• Identify and drive cost reduction projects with stakeholders and timelines
• Perform analyses to quantify financial impacts of decisions and cost improvements
• Define SLAs and KPIs for suppliers and monitor performance
• Conduct market research and benchmarking for assigned categories
• Collaborate with legal to create contract documents
• Manage contracts to ensure supplier performance and compliance
• Negotiate to maximize value and lower risk
• Drive year-over-year cost optimization and waste reduction
• Establish preferred suppliers and governance programs
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement in the supply base
• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices
• Lead efforts to reduce transaction volume and improve efficiency

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Construction management

Sourcing strategies

Cost reduction

Vendor management

Project management

Analytical skills

MS Office

SQL

PowerBI

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

SQL

PowerBI

Contract management

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION (TERAFAB)

SpaceX is on a fast track to become the market leader in various product categories like US based human spaceflight, rapid vehicle reusability, internet services through the Starlink constellation and others exciting projects. The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. 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,logisticsand inventory. SpaceX Supply Chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets andgreatly contributeinmaking us a multi-planetary species.This individual will support construction projects and capital purchases for the construction and facilities organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a team of 5-10 buyers whoare responsible forthe purchase of all goods and services necessary for the construction of future buildings and build-out of facilities across Starlink sites.
• Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive contract management process that ensures a successful project execution cycle
• Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet targets for the purchasing department including, but not limited to, payment terms, cash targets, and cost savings
• Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models that optimize the value of products and services that support business unit requirements to maintain continuous cost reduction programs for controllable expenditures
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates
• Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions, cost improvement, and performance for assigned categories
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define SLAs and KPIs for suppliers and measure the appropriate criteria such as delivery of business results, cost reduction, quality, and timeliness of delivery
• Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories
• Create contract documents in collaboration with the legal department
• Manage contracts to ensure the supplier's performancemeets contract obligations
• Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creative solutions
• Maximize value and cost savings benefits while lowering risk through strategic negotiations
• Identify and drive year over year cost optimization through reducing usage and eliminating waste within our operations
• Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories
• Create and implement management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base
• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories
• Develop and lead efforts to reduce number of transactions and for assigned categories

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working inone or more of the following:
  • Engineering
  • Purchasing/Supply Chain
  • Contract negotiation
  • Material or production planning
  • Operations or supply chain management
  • Master production scheduling
  • Construction, facilities, or industrial plant management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong technical background to speak the language of engineers and strong business background to deal with contracts and negotiations
• Construction project management experience and/or construction cost estimate experience
• Familiarity or experience in purchasing or similar procurement related experience
• Experience in industrial engineering, construction management, and/or facilities management
• Strong budget tracking and cost analytical skills
• Extensive project management and organizational skills
• Experience managing large scale industrial and commercial construction projects
• Strong contract negotiation and document management skills
• Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed
• Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours and some nights and weekends when needed
• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours - up to 30% travel may be required, including international travel
• Valid driver’s license
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite

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 [e-mail].