Starship Construction Sourcing Lead

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Capital Equipment & Construction (Starship) to lead procurement for Starbase production facilities and related capital projects, including MEP/FP, civil, structural, and architectural scopes.

You will develop procurement strategies, manage bid processes, review designs for constructability, negotiate contracts, and drive cost reductions while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery across complex programs.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 3+ years in engineering, purchasing, contracts, operations or construction.
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in one or more of the listed areas.
• Proven ability to lead procurement for construction and capital equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for construction services and capital equipment.
• Lead bid packages and manage RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and contractor prequalification.
• Review designs and specifications to ensure compliance with codes and constructability.
• Perform market analysis and should-cost modeling for best-value purchases.
• Negotiate contracts and administer purchase orders with stakeholders.
• Manage contractor relationships, performance, safety, quality, and delivery.
• Present cost-reduction opportunities and value engineering findings to management.

Skills

Engineering

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Operations management

Supply chain management

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Capital Equipment & Construction (Starship) to lead procurement for Starbase production facilities and related capital projects, including MEP/FP, civil, structural, and architectural scopes.

You will develop procurement strategies, manage bid processes, review designs for constructability, negotiate contracts, and drive cost reductions while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery across complex programs.