Purchasing Planner (Information Technology)

PURCHASING PLANNER (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

The SpaceX purchasing department is a critical player in our corporate operations. This role will be responsible for supporting our Information Technology team. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Place a high volume of purchase orders and maintain accurate inventory levels for Information Technology hardware
• Ensure supply continuity by executing a well-thought-out demand plan that optimizes working capital
• Expand IT planning scope as needed, train stakeholders and set-up part numbers
• Coordinates with accounts payable and receiving to resolve invoice issues, and proactively addresses root cause of issues to avoid re-occurrence
• Challenges internal stakeholders’ expedite requirements to control logistics costs and works directly with suppliers to improve logistics policy adherence
• Develop demand models specific to category/project strategies
• Ensure data integrity and strategic alignment by working closely with suppliers, stakeholders, and procurement managers
• Provide regular updates to internal customers and team members on project status and lead meetings including suppliers
• Provide forecasts to suppliers and to purchasing team members as needed for RFPs
• Be the go-to contact for internal customers to resolve supply issues and address new demand
• Analyze data derived from SQL to identify opportunities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or other technical or business disciplines

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Advanced excel skills
• Excellent customer service skills (courtesy, professionalism)
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Coalition-building skills, including proven success working on cross-functional projects
• Experience with IT hardware procurement or supply chains

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel - up to 10% work week travel may be required
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
• Ability to communicate outside of work hours
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - hybrid and remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Purchasing Planner: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.