Buyer - Falcon & Dragon (Launch Capital)
at SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, FL, United States
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.
BUYER – FALCON & DRAGON (LAUNCH CAPITAL)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet targets for the Purchasing Department including but not limited to payment terms, cash targets, on time delivery and cost savings
Identify and onboard new suppliers to serve dynamic program with rapidly evolving business needs
Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models that optimize the value of products and services that support business unit requirement to maintain continuous cost reduction programs for controllable expenditures
Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk
Resolve invoice issues and ensuring that vendors are paid on time
Create and implement related management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of purchasing or similar procurement related experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum GPA of 3.2
Experience with purchasing for more than one category
Spoken and written proficiency in Spanish
Remarkable problem solving skills with a bias for speed
Quick learner and ability to 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
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.