SpaceX

Global Supply Manager, Fleet, Waste, and Facilities

SpaceX$130K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree or bachelor’s degree with substantial experience in purchasing or supply chain management.
  • 4+ years managing contracts and negotiations or 10+ years of relevant experience required.
  • Experience in material planning and cost control is essential.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary for all levels of internal personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate complex global contracts focusing on pricing structures and service level agreements.
  • Ensure supplier performance against key performance indicators and initiate continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Present value propositions to executives regarding contract awards and cost reduction strategies.
  • Manage contract documentation in collaboration with the legal department, ensuring adherence to supplier obligations.
  • Execute purchase orders and address issues in the purchase to pay process.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, with company contributions.
  • Paid parental leave and 3 weeks of paid vacation.
  • Access to employee stock purchase plans and stock options.
  • Various discounts and perks available to employees.
Full Job Description
GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, FLEET, WASTE, AND FACILITIES

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. SpaceX 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, specifically within software services and SG&A spend reduction initiatives. The purchasing team has aggressive objectives for 2026 that will 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Be the voice of reason and push engineering to make sound design decisions that are conducive to a high performing supply plan.
  • Negotiate complex global contracts, focusing on pricing structures, SLAs, and favorable commercial terms.
  • Manage suppliers to ensure performance against KPIs and operational metrics. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that result in improved performance and cost reduction. Implement programs that audit supplier invoicing against actual work completed.
  • Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews and cost reduction strategies.
  • Contract Management: Responsible for assisting in the 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 the application of contracts to business needs.
  • Execute purchase orders and manage escalation process for "purchase to pay" issues.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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:
    • Purchasing.
    • Contract negotiation.
    • Material or production planning.
    • Operations or supply chain management.
    • Material cost control.
    • Master production scheduling.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or Tableau) to drive category insights.
  • Remarkable problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with strong emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal personnel.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
  • Conducts all activities with the highest integrity.
  • Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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 25% travel may be required.
  • This position is based in Hawthorne, CA, and requires being onsite full-time - hybrid and remote work will not be considered.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Global Supply Manager: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/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 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 perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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