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Lead, Fulfillment Purchasing

SpaceX
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Purchasing
Salary
$120,000.00 - $170,000.00
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years of purchasing experience
Nice to have
  • Experience in a purchasing or supply chain role
  • Remarkable problem solving skills with a bias for speed
  • Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
What the job really is

The Lead, Fulfillment Purchasing role at SpaceX involves leading a team of fulfillment buyers, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost reduction initiatives. The position requires advanced quantitative analysis to optimize purchasing processes and collaboration with stakeholders to define performance metrics. Additionally, the role includes overseeing purchase orders, resolving invoice issues, and ensuring timely payments to vendors.

Benefits
  • Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00
  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Things to weigh
  • Position requires full-time onsite presence in Hawthorne, CA; hybrid and remote work not considered
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed
  • Communication outside of work hours may be required
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Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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