Strategic Global Capital Equipment Sourcing Leader

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Senior Global Supply Manager for Capital Equipment to drive sourcing strategies and manage large-scale equipment programs.

You will partner with engineering and production teams, own budgets and TCO, and lead negotiations to optimize cost, space, and schedule while mitigating risk. The role requires an advanced degree and 9+ years of relevant experience, with travel up to 25% and onsite presence in Bastrop.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 9+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Experience with capital equipment procurement and cost management.
• Strong negotiation and project management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies for capital purchases.
• Understand production equipment to identify cost, space, and process optimization opportunities.
• Own project budgets and capital plans, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Collaborate with stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones.
• Track spend and provide budgetary analysis for timely decision making.

Skills

Capital equipment sourcing

Cost management

Vendor development

Negotiation

Data analytics

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Supply chain management

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Senior Global Supply Manager for Capital Equipment to drive sourcing strategies and manage large-scale equipment programs.

You will partner with engineering and production teams, own budgets and TCO, and lead negotiations to optimize cost, space, and schedule while mitigating risk. The role requires an advanced degree and 9+ years of relevant experience, with travel up to 25% and onsite presence in Bastrop.