Sr. Sourcing Specialist, OPEX (Starlink)

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p>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&nbsp;enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><div> <p><strong><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">SR. SOURCING SPECIALIST, OPEX (STARLINK)</span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p>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

To capitalize on our technical and market success, our team will execute large-scale projects that will define the bottom-line for the Starlink program. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, inventory management, negotiation of supplier contracts and pricing, and developing the commodity strategy.</p> </div> <div> <p>This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow for Starlink production. You will work in close coordination with engineering and manufacturing departments, executing effective, creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals

With integration taking place in-house, sourcing specialists are able to see their assemblies come to life every day!</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> </div> <ul type="disc"> <li>Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category</li> <li>Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material</li> <li>Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance</li> <li>Communicate clearly and rapidly to influence decisions of vendors and senior leadership</li> <li>Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs</li> <li>Create sourcing strategies for a

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