Global Supply Manager, Construction; Starbase

Global Supply Manager, Construction (Starbase)

Space

X was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

We are a progressive procurement organization pushing the boundaries of traditional procurement reputation and methodologies. We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers. Our organization moves quickly, and you must too. Space

X has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality and delivery. This individual will support capital purchases and construction projects for the construction and facilities organizations.

• 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 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.
• Communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies.
• 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 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.
• 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 for assigned categories.

• Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
  Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Operations or supply chain management, Construction, facilities, or industrial plant management.

• 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.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and…