RESPONSIBILITIES: + Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive contract management process that ensure a successful project execution cycle + Develop and execute equipment & services procurement strategies with focus on construction projects + Perform market analysis to determine should costs and achieve the best purchasing deals for equipment and services for diverse projects + Create and negotiate contract documents in collaboration with the legal department + Track and report projected and actual spend, assess budgetary risk, and provide clear budgetary analysis to enable timely management team decision making + Manage vendor relationships, ensuring clear communication, adherence to contracts, and resolution of any performance or delivery issues + Present value propositions to SpaceX management, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues + Identify and execute cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates + Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions, cost improvement, and performance for assigned categories + Create and implement management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base + Lead and execute request for proposals to fulfill requirements for defined categories or internal assigned areas + Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories + Develop and lead efforts to reduce number of transactions BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree: + Engineering + Purchasing + Contract negotiation + Operations or supply chain management + Master production scheduling + Construction, facilities, or industrial plant management PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Strong technical background to speak the language of engineers and strong business background to deal with contracts and negotiations + Construction project management experience and/or construction cost estimate experience + Familiarity or experience in purchasing or similar procurement related experience + Experience in industrial engineering, construction management, and/or facilities management + Strong budget tracking and cost analytical skills + Extensive project management and organizational skills + Experience managing large scale industrial and commercial construction projects + Strong contract negotiation and document management skills + 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 + Exceptional analytical and organizational skills + Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. 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. § 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.