Sourcing Manager, Indirect

Space

X 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 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 indirect supplier management and SG&A spend reduction initiatives. The purchasing team has aggressive objectives for 2026 that positively impact our product and bottom line. We are looking for the right person who is equipped and ready for these challenges to join our team.

• Strategy/Sourcing:
  Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet targets for the purchasing department including payment terms, cash targets, and cost savings.
• Stakeholder Management:
  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.
• Change Management:
  Successfully partner across functions and with senior internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive results, influence others and facilitate change management across the company.
• Analysis:
  Perform advanced quantitative analysis to identify financial impacts of decisions and performance for category managed, develop models to improve cost, define SLAs and KPIs for suppliers and measure the appropriate criteria.
• Research and Benchmarking:
  Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories.
• Contract Management:
  Author contract documents with the Legal Department and manage contracts to ensure performance of the supplier to contract obligations.
• Negotiations:
  Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefits while lowering risk.
• Supplier Management:
  Manage preferred suppliers for assigned category and develop and implement related management programs.
• Tactical Purchasing:
  Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories.
• Independent Operations:
  Performs assignments independently with instruction limited to the results expected.
• Efficiency:
  Develop and lead efforts to reduce the number of transactions for assigned categories.

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
• Engineering
• Purchasing
• Contract negotiation
• Material or production planning
• Operations or supply chain management
• Material cost control

• Experience in a purchasing or supply chain role
• Technical skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, Power
  
  BI, etc.)
• Experience with Construction, Facilities or Contingent Labor
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Remarkable problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to communicate with all levels of internal personnel
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Ability to conduct all activities with the highest integrity

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to communicate outside of work hours
• Must be able to travel - up to 20% work week travel may be required
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA (Los Angeles area), and requires being onsite full-time - hybrid and remote work will not be considered

Pay range:
Sourcing Manager: $ - $ 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  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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and…