Sourcing Manager – Power Plant Equipment (Global)

Future Ventures; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Austin, TX is seeking a Sourcing Manager to own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of balance of plant equipment for power plants. This role covers equipment for both permanent installations and temporary setups using mobile turbines, partnering with engineering to define commodity strategy and secure reliable supply.

The ideal candidate has strong commercial skills with power systems or energy infrastructure procurement experience, and is willing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management.
• 3+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with power systems engineers and facility teams to define commodity strategy, align multi-year roadmaps, and maintain approved vendor lists for balance of plant equipment (excluding turbines).
• Source equipment for both permanent power plants and temporary/mobile installations, including SCR, heat recovery systems, piping, electrical distribution, and related components.
• Orchestrate demand across SpaceXAI companies and align internal requirements with supplier roadmaps to secure supply.
• Own global sourcing, including supplier qualification, multi-sourcing strategies, and performance management to meet project timelines and reduce lead times.
• Negotiate agreements focused on competitive pricing, volume commitments, and reliable delivery, using creative approaches where needed to secure supply at reasonable cost.
• Monitor supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans to protect build and deployment schedules.
• Drive cost reduction through should-cost analysis, long-term agreements, and value engineering while meeting quality, reliability, and safety standards.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular reviews and joint projects.
• Track KPIs for cost, quality, delivery, and resilience; report progress to leadership.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3+ years in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management

Job description

SpaceX in Austin, TX is seeking a Sourcing Manager to own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of balance of plant equipment for power plants. This role covers equipment for both permanent installations and temporary setups using mobile turbines, partnering with engineering to define commodity strategy and secure reliable supply.

The ideal candidate has strong commercial skills with power systems or energy infrastructure procurement experience, and is willing to