2 months ago

Sourcing Manager, Capital Equipment & Construction (Starship)

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Job Summary

Develop and manage SpaceX's procurement strategy for Starship construction by sourcing capital equipment and construction services across MEP/FP, civil, structural, and architectural disciplines; lead bid processes, ensure design and code compliance, optimize costs, and manage supplier relationships to deliver safe, on-time, and high-quality Starbase expansions.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Develop and execute procurement strategies for construction services including general contracting, MEP/FP, civil, structural, architectural, and specialty trades, as well as related capital equipment.
•Lead the creation of bid packages and manage competitive bidding processes (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs), including contractor prequalification, pre-bid meetings, site visits, bid evaluations, and award recommendations for construction scopes.
•Review and validate engineering designs, construction drawings, scopes of work, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and constructability best practices.
•Perform market analysis and develop should-cost models to achieve the best value purchasing deals for construction services, labor, materials, and equipment across diverse Starbase projects.
•Create, negotiate, and administer construction contracts and purchase orders in collaboration with the legal department and project stakeholders; manage change orders, claims, and closeout documentation.

Travel: Extensive travel

Key Requirements

•Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Operations or supply chain management, Construction, facilities, or industrial plant management
•Strong knowledge of construction industry standards, codes (ASHRAE, NFPA, NEC, IBC, OSHA), and project delivery methods (design-bid-build, CMAR, design-build)
•Hands-on experience with full construction procurement cycle: competitive bidding, bid tabulation, contractor prequalification/evaluation, and contract administration
•Experience working with contractors, suppliers, and vendor management to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets
•Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts, manage change orders, and drive cost reduction/value engineering opportunities

Experience:AerospaceSpaceManufacturing

Skills:NegotiationCommunicationStakeholder managementProblem-solvingLeadership

Languages:English

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

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn

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SpaceX

2 months ago

Sourcing Manager, Capital Equipment & Construction (Starship)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 2 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Develop and execute procurement strategies for construction services including general contracting, MEP/FP, civil, structural, architectural, and specialty trades, as well as related capital equipment.
•Lead the creation of bid packages and manage competitive bidding processes (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs), including contractor prequalification, pre-bid meetings, site visits, bid evaluations, and award recommendations for construction scopes.
•Review and validate engineering designs, construction drawings, scopes of work, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and constructability best practices.
•Perform market analysis and develop should-cost models to achieve the best value purchasing deals for construction services, labor, materials, and equipment across diverse Starbase projects.
•Create, negotiate, and administer construction contracts and purchase orders in collaboration with the legal department and project stakeholders; manage change orders, claims, and closeout documentation.

Travel: Extensive travel

Key Requirements

•Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Operations or supply chain management, Construction, facilities, or industrial plant management
•Strong knowledge of construction industry standards, codes (ASHRAE, NFPA, NEC, IBC, OSHA), and project delivery methods (design-bid-build, CMAR, design-build)
•Hands-on experience with full construction procurement cycle: competitive bidding, bid tabulation, contractor prequalification/evaluation, and contract administration
•Experience working with contractors, suppliers, and vendor management to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets
•Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts, manage change orders, and drive cost reduction/value engineering opportunities

Experience:AerospaceSpaceManufacturing

Skills:NegotiationCommunicationStakeholder managementProblem-solvingLeadership

Languages:English

Company Brief

SpaceX

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

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn