Fulfillment Buyer (Starship)

• Review purchase request and issue purchase orders in a timely manner without error

• Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged by suppliers

• Review quotes to ensure those are complete and align with SpaceX terms

• Obtain the original promise date from suppliers

• Review open order reports and manage deliveries

• Resolve invoice issues and ensure that vendors are paid on time

• Expedite parts as necessary

• Act as customer service for SpaceX internal customers

• Support buyers in cost savings initiatives

• Lead miscellaneous procurement projects

• Lead supplier onboarding process

• Bachelor's degree; or 4+ years of professional experience working in a supply chain, production, or engineering function in lieu of a degree

• Purchasing experience, specifically related to capital equipment or indirect buying

• Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed

• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs

• Excellent customer service skills

• Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills

• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills

• Strong technical knowledge of MS Office Suite

• Ability to conduct all activities with the highest degree of integrity

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed

• This position is based in Brownsville, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

• 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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .