SpaceX

Global Supply Manager, Fleet, Waste, and Facilities

SpaceX • $90K — $130K *
Mcgregor, TX 76657In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree + 4+ years or bachelor's + 6+ years or 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in purchasing, contract negotiation, or supply chain management.
  • Strong background in material or production planning, cost control, or scheduling.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering discussions to ensure designs support a high-performing supply plan.
  • Negotiate global contracts with a focus on pricing and SLAs.
  • Oversee supplier performance against KPIs and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Present value propositions related to contracts and cost strategies to executives.
  • Assist in drafting and managing contracts with legal oversight.
  • Handle purchase orders and resolve escalation issues in procurement.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to influence and innovate within procurement processes.
  • Work within a fast-paced and challenging environment.
  • Full-time onsite role to foster teamwork and collaboration.
  • Potential for significant impact on product and financial performance.
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 McGregor, TX, and requires being onsite full-time - hybrid and remote work will not be considered.


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.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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