Sourcing Manager, Capital Equipment & Construction

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Sourcing Manager for Capital Equipment & Construction (STARLINK) to support datacenter and construction projects. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to shape procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization for complex capital purchases, ensuring timely project execution.

The role requires strong negotiation, budgeting, and project management skills, with a focus on engineering literacy and cross-functional collaboration to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or 9+ years in lieu) in Engineering, Purchasing, Contracts, Operations or related field.
• Experience in construction/project procurement and contract negotiation.
• Strong budgeting, cost analysis and supplier management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive contract management process for construction projects.
• Create procurement strategies for equipment and services for capital projects.
• Perform market analysis to achieve best pricing for equipment and services.
• Negotiate contracts with legal and vendors; manage spend tracking and risk analysis.
• Manage vendor relationships and communicate expectations, timelines, and performance.
• Lead RFPs and drive cost reduction initiatives across assigned categories.

Skills

Engineering background

Contract negotiation

Operations or supply chain management

Master production scheduling

Project management

Vendor management

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

SpaceX seeks a Sourcing Manager for Capital Equipment & Construction (STARLINK) to support datacenter and construction projects. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to shape procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization for complex capital purchases, ensuring timely project execution.

The role requires strong negotiation, budgeting, and project management skills, with a focus on engineering literacy and cross-functional collaboration to deliver