Global Capital Equipment Lead — Space Tech

SpaceX; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager for capital equipment in Bastrop, TX. You will lead sourcing strategies, manage budgets, and own TCO for high-value projects in a space-tech environment.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, understand complex equipment, conduct market analyses, and drive cost reductions while maintaining schedule integrity and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 9+ years of related experience or a Bachelor's with 11+ years or 15+ years in engineering, purchasing, contracts, or supply chain management.
• Experience with capital equipment procurement and cost management within complex programs.
• Ability to speak the language of engineers and negotiators, with strong project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies for capital purchases and production consumables.
• Understand production equipment to identify cost, space, and process optimization opportunities.
• Use data analytics to identify and realize process improvements and reduce risk.
• Negotiate terms to maximize value while meeting project timelines.
• Own budgets, funding requests, and Total Cost of Ownership analyses for assigned categories.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and supplier development to support strategic sourcing.
• Communicate equipment status, schedules, risks, and mitigation actions to leadership.

Skills

Engineering

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Material planning

Operations management

Supply chain management

Master production scheduling

MS Office Suite

Capital projects

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager for capital equipment in Bastrop, TX. You will lead sourcing strategies, manage budgets, and own TCO for high-value projects in a space-tech environment.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, understand complex equipment, conduct market analyses, and drive cost reductions while maintaining schedule integrity and risk controls.