Sourcing Manager, Power Plant Equipment (Starlink)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to own end‑to‑end sourcing strategy for balance‑of‑plant equipment used in power plants, including both permanent and mobile setups.

You will partner with engineering to build roadmaps, manage supplier qualifications, and secure reliable supply for SpaceXAI build schedules while driving cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in global sourcing or procurement, preferably in power/energy or industrial equipment.
• Experience defining commodity strategies and managing vendor lists.

Responsibilities

• Define commodity strategy and roadmaps with engineering teams.
• Source equipment for permanent and temporary power solutions and manage supplier performance.
• Negotiate agreements to balance cost, quality, and lead times.
• Track KPIs and report progress to leadership.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier management

Procurement

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Austin, TX

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to own end‑to‑end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of balance‑of‑plant (BOP) equipment for power plants. This role covers equipment for both permanent installations and temporary setups using mobile turbines. You will partner with engineering teams to define commodity strategy, build roadmaps, manage the approved vendor list, and secure reliable supply to support SpaceXAI build schedules. You will negotiate agreements, manage timelines and inventory, and optimize for cost, quality, speed, and resilience. The ideal candidate has strong commercial skills and experience in power systems or energy infrastructure procurement.

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience working in one of the following areas: Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or 5+ years of experience in one of those areas in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Technical understanding of power plant balance‑of‑plant equipment, including transformers, switchgear, heat recovery, cooling systems, and electrical distribution.
• Experience working on power systems, energy infrastructure, or industrial equipment.
• Experience sourcing for permanent power plants and temporary/mobile power solutions.
• Background in energy, utility, EPC, or hyperscale infrastructure projects.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, project management, and cross‑functional skills.
• Experience with roadmap alignment, capacity planning, and securing supply in constrained markets.
• Passion for SpaceX’s mission.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support supplier relationships and critical projects.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with rapidly evolving priorities and world‑class execution speed.
• This position is based in Austin, TX and requires being onsite.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or 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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.