SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Sourcing Manager - Capital Equipment & Construction

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, operations or supply chain management, master production scheduling, construction, facilities, or industrial plant management; alternatively, at least nine years of experience in one or more of these areas in lieu of a degree.
Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours, with up to 20% travel potentially required, including international travel.
Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or an individual eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Work with internal stakeholders to develop and implement a contract management process that supports successful project execution.
Develop and execute equipment and services procurement strategies focused on construction projects.
Conduct market analysis to determine should-costs and secure favorable purchasing terms for equipment and services.
Create and negotiate contract documents in collaboration with the legal department.
Track and report projected and actual spending, assess budget risk, and provide budget analysis to support management decisions.
Manage vendor relationships, ensure clear communication and contract adherence, and resolve performance or delivery issues.
Present value propositions to management concerning contract awards, cost reviews, cost-reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.
Identify and execute cost-reduction projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, completion estimates, and project updates.
Conduct quantitative and business-process analyses to identify financial impacts, cost improvements, and performance for assigned categories.
Create and implement programs to develop and continuously improve the supply base, manage its performance, and monitor key performance indicators.
Lead and execute requests for proposals for defined categories or assigned areas.
Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for assigned categories.
Develop and lead efforts to reduce the number of transactions.

Desired Qualifications

Strong technical background for communicating with engineers and business background for contracts and negotiations.
Construction project management experience and/or construction cost-estimating experience.
Familiarity with or experience in purchasing or procurement.
Experience in industrial engineering, construction management, and/or facilities management.
Strong budget tracking and cost-analysis skills.
Extensive project management and organizational skills.
Experience managing large-scale industrial and commercial construction projects.
Strong contract negotiation and document management skills.
Ability to prioritize effectively and provide customer service.
Written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Analytical and organizational skills.
Technical knowledge of current technologies and applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, SQL, and Power BI.
Ability to conduct work with integrity and respond effectively in a fast-moving environment.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SOURCING MANAGER, CAPITAL EQUIPMENT & CONSTRUCTION (STARLINK) - MEMPHIS

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.

This Sourcing Manager role will mainly support construction and facility related projects for xAI datacenters. It will enable the production of our customer-facing products, while interfacing closely with key internal stakeholders. We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers. Our organization moves quickly, and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality and delivery. This individual will support construction projects and capital purchases for the construction and facilities organizations.

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. MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.)
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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours - up to 20% work week travel may be required, including international travel
Willingness to work long hours and weekend when needed to meet critical deadlines
This position is based in Memphis, TN and requires being onsite

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. 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 [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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