Global Supply Manager, Capital Equipment & Construction (Starlink)

SpaceX; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Memphis, TN is seeking a Global Supply Manager for Capital Equipment & Construction to lead sourcing and contract management for Starlink projects. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop sourcing models, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost reductions across capital categories.

The role requires a strong background in procurement, supplier management, and data-driven decision making, with up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in procurement, supply chain, or construction management or 10+ years in similar roles.
• Experience with capital equipment, contracts, and vendor negotiations.
• Ability to develop sourcing strategies, manage SLAs, KPIs, and deliver cost reductions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contract management processes for capital projects.
• Create sourcing strategies to meet purchasing targets and cash flow goals.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to optimize supplier value and reduce costs.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and coordinate with stakeholders on execution.
• Analyze financial impact and performance across assigned categories.
• Define supplier KPIs and ensure performance against contract obligations.
• Benchmark markets, perform supplier research, and gather market data.
• Prepare contract docs with legal and manage ongoing supplier performance.
• Drive year-over-year cost optimization by reducing waste and usage.
• Establish preferred suppliers and manage supplier base improvement programs.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Sourcing & negotiation

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cost analysis

Project management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

Global Supply Manager, Capital Equipment & Construction (Starlink)

Memphis, TN

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 ofenableng human life on Mars.

SpaceX is on a fast track to become the market leader in various product categories like US based human spaceflight, rapid vehicle reusability, internet services through the Starlink constellation and others exciting projects. The SpaceX Supply Chain Department is a critical player in our operations. To capitalize on SpaceX’s technological and market changing successes, our team will be part of managing an agile yet robust supply chain that will enable a competitive advantage for the company. The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory. SpaceX Supply Chain will play a key role in enabling SpaceX to meet these ambitious growth targets and greatly contribute in making us a multi-planetary species.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 ensures a successful project execution cycle
• Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet targets for the purchasing department including, but not limited to, payment terms, cash targets, and cost savings
• Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models that optimize the value of products and services that support business unit requirements to maintain continuous cost reduction programs for controllable expenditures
• 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
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define SLAs and KPIs for suppliers and measure the appropriate criteria such as delivery of business results, cost reduction, quality, and timeliness of delivery
• Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories
• Create contract documents in collaboration with the legal department
• Manage contracts to ensure the supplier's performancemeets contract obligations
• Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creative solutions
• Maximize value and cost savings benefits while lowering risk through strategic negotiations
• Identify and drive year over year cost optimization through reducing usage and eliminating waste within our operations
• Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories
• Create and implement management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base
• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories
• Develop and lead efforts to reduce number of transactions and for assigned categories

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
• Purchasing
• Material or production planning
• Operations or supply chain management
• 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
• 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
• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours and some nights and weekends when needed
• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours - up to 30% travel may be required, including international travel
• Valid driver’s license
• This position is based in Memphis, TN and requires being onsite
• 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 .

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