Sourcing Manager, Software & Services

SpaceX
Palo Alto
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 130,000 - 185,000Function: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Stakeholder management","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Communication","Prioritization"]

Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet purchasing targets for value, cash, and cost savings. Own advanced quantitative analysis, pricing and SLA negotiations, and complex contract and supplier performance management. Partner across functions and external suppliers to drive change, improve cost models/TCO, benchmark markets, and ensure compliance with category strategies while supporting indirect supplier management and SG&A spend reduction. Onsite in Palo Alto with up to 20% travel.

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Sourcing Manager, Software & Services

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Job Summary

Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet purchasing targets for value, cash, and cost savings. Own advanced quantitative analysis, pricing and SLA negotiations, and complex contract and supplier performance management. Partner across functions and external suppliers to drive change, improve cost models/TCO, benchmark markets, and ensure compliance with category strategies while supporting indirect supplier management and SG&A spend reduction. Onsite in Palo Alto with up to 20% travel.
Location: Palo Alto
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet purchasing targets for payment terms, cash, and cost savings.
  • •Develop and maintain internal stakeholder relationships and drive compliance with category strategies through strategic sourcing models.
  • •Conduct advanced quantitative analysis and business process analysis to model and improve cost and identify financial impacts.
  • •Negotiate complex global contracts focusing on pricing structures, SLAs, and favorable commercial terms; author and manage contract documents with Legal.
  • •Manage preferred suppliers for assigned categories, monitor KPIs, resolve transactional issues, and improve efficiency by reducing transaction volume.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 130,000 - 185,000
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kPaid ParentalPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, operations, or supply chain management, or bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of such experience.
  • •Experience working on contract negotiation.
  • •Experience in operations or supply chain management.
  • •Ability to author and manage contracts with Legal Department for supplier performance and obligations.
  • •Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
Experience:3+ yearsSupply chainPurchasingContract negotiation
Skills:Stakeholder managementAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingCommunicationPrioritization
Languages:English
Tech Stack:MS Office SuiteSQLPowerBI

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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