Sourcing Specialist, Mechanical (Starship)

3 нед. назад

USAOnsite

procurementbill of materialssupplier managementinventory managementforecasting

Responsible for managing procurement, supplier relations, and supply chain activities for mechanical components related to Starship.

Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned category
Forecast demand, evaluate capacity, and manage supply signals to adjust incoming material
Track high risk components and supplier delivery performance
Communicate clearly and rapidly to influence decisions of vendors and senior leadership
Interpret engineering drawings and Bill of Material (BOMs)
Develop a preferred supplier network and leverage it to minimize cost and lead time for the fabrication and delivery of parts
Supported commodities include but are not limited to machined parts, electromechanical equipment, large machining, finish processes, mechanical assemblies, etc.
Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and efficiency
Manage outsourced fabrication projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and manage vendor performance
Perform onsite reviews of vendor capabilities
Responsible for authoring of contract documents with the legal department
Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations
Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs
Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk

Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of experience working in one or more of the following; or 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: Engineering
Supply Chain
Purchasing
Contract negotiation
Material or production planning
Operations management
Material cost control
Master production scheduling
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1+ years of professional experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or planning
Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, waterjet, laser cutters, sheet metal fabrication, etc.
Familiar with common material finishes and coatings, including paint, powder coat, anodize, heat treatment etc.
Experience with Material Resource Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and with managing bill of materials, work orders, and purchase orders.
Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis
Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL and PowerBI
Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency

Pay Range:
Sourcing Specialist/Level I: $85,000.00 - $100,000/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 . You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

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 is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
The Supply Chain department plays a pivotal role in advancing Starship's ambitious mission. Leveraging the company's groundbreaking technological and market-transforming successes, our team will help build and manage an agile, resilient supply chain that delivers a powerful competitive advantage. Core functions include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory management. By excelling in these areas, Supply Chain will be instrumental in achieving 's aggressive growth targets and accelerating our journey to make humanity a multi-planetary species.