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 (STARLINK) One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink constellation is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. The Starlink Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on our technical and market success, our team will execute large-scale projects that will define the bottom-line for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory. RESPONSIBILITIES: Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on time delivery and cost savings Build genuine relationships both internally and externally and drive cross-functional teams to achieve consensus regarding the opportunities Source and onboard new suppliers to serve dynamic program with rapidly evolving business needs Work with supply base to ensure support from vendors regarding setup, installation, repairs and maintenance. Utilize negotiations to maximize value, cost savings and priority in terms of delivery for SpaceX while lowering risk Execute purchase orders and manage escalation process for purchase to pay issues Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support capital purchases and production consumables Understand the technical aspects of equipment/stations in our factories to identify opportunities for cost/space/process optimization and use data analytics to identify and parse process related opportunities Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories Communicate overall equipment status to the management team including schedules, risks and mitigation actions and respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and/or architecture BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree OR 4+ years of experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 2+ years of experience working in procurement, operations, or buying function supporting manufacturing entities Knowledge of active, passive, and electro-mechanical components Capable of work hand in hand with engineering, production and vendors to design and implement the sourcing strategy to bring the equipment in house Experience in product development (EVT), new product introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP) Ability to hold supplier accountable to commitments made Ability to mine data from our in-house ERP using Excel, SQL and Power BI to enable decision making Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs. Excellent customer service skills ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours across multiple time zones Ability to travel: up to 20% - 50% of work week COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Sourcing Specialist: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the for