Sourcing Manager, Power Plant Equipment (Starlink)

SpaceX
Austin
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Energy & Utilities OperationsExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Analytical thinking","Project management","Cross-functional collaboration","Supplier relationship management"]

Own end-to-end sourcing strategy and supplier management for Starlink power plant balance of plant equipment, supporting both permanent installations and temporary mobile turbine setups. Partner with engineering and facility teams to define commodity strategy and multi-year roadmaps, maintain approved vendor lists, qualify suppliers, and secure reliable supply. Negotiate agreements, manage timelines and inventory, monitor supply chain risks, drive cost reduction, and track KPIs for cost, quality, delivery, and resilience.

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Sourcing Manager, Power Plant Equipment (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end sourcing strategy and supplier management for Starlink power plant balance of plant equipment, supporting both permanent installations and temporary mobile turbine setups. Partner with engineering and facility teams to define commodity strategy and multi-year roadmaps, maintain approved vendor lists, qualify suppliers, and secure reliable supply. Negotiate agreements, manage timelines and inventory, monitor supply chain risks, drive cost reduction, and track KPIs for cost, quality, delivery, and resilience.
Location: Austin
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Energy & Utilities Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Partner with power systems engineers and facility teams to define commodity strategy, align multi-year roadmaps, and maintain approved vendor lists for balance of plant equipment (excluding turbines).
  • •Source power plant equipment for permanent and temporary/mobile installations, including SCR, heat recovery systems, piping, electrical distribution, and related components.
  • •Orchestrate demand across SpaceXAI companies and align internal requirements with supplier roadmaps to secure supply.
  • •Own global sourcing, including supplier qualification, multi-sourcing strategies, and performance management to meet project timelines and reduce lead times.
  • •Negotiate agreements and manage supply chain risks; drive cost reduction through should-cost analysis, long-term agreements, and value engineering while meeting quality, reliability, and safety standards.
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or 5+ years in lieu of a degree, in business, supply chain, or engineering.
  • •3+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management.
  • •Technical understanding of power plant balance of plant equipment (e.g., transformers, switchgear, heat recovery, cooling systems, electrical distribution).
  • •Experience working on power systems, energy infrastructure, or industrial equipment.
  • •Experience negotiating agreements and managing supplier qualification, multi-sourcing, and performance to meet project timelines.
Experience:3+ yearsPower systemsEnergy infrastructureIndustrial equipmentEnergySupply chain
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NegotiationAnalytical thinkingProject managementCross-functional collaborationSupplier relationship management
Languages:English

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

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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