Construction Sourcing Lead for Starship Program

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Construction (Starship) to lead procurement for Starship production, infrastructure, and Starbase expansion. You will develop strategies, oversee bid processes, and manage complex contracts with engineering and field teams.

The role requires strong negotiation, supplier relationship, and cost-reduction capabilities to drive best-value deals while maintaining safety and quality standards on rapid timelines."

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or bachelor’s with extensive procurement/contract experience.
• Background in construction procurement, capital equipment, and trades.
• Experience with RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and bid evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies for construction services and capital equipment.
• Lead bid packages, prequalification, site visits, evaluations, and awards.
• Review designs and specs for compliance and constructability.
• Perform market analysis and should-cost modeling for value deals.
• Negotiate and administer construction contracts and purchase orders.
• Manage change orders, claims, and closeout documentation.
• Oversee contractor relationships, safety, quality, and schedule performance.
• Present value propositions and cost-reduction opportunities to leadership.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Bid management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Value engineering

Contract administration

Supply base management

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

9+ years experience

Tools

AIA contracts

MSA contracts

Bid evaluation tools

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Construction (Starship) to lead procurement for Starship production, infrastructure, and Starbase expansion. You will develop strategies, oversee bid processes, and manage complex contracts with engineering and field teams.

The role requires strong negotiation, supplier relationship, and cost-reduction capabilities to drive best-value deals while maintaining safety and quality standards on rapid timelines."