Strategic Sourcing Lead, Construction & Projects

Starlink; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Manager of Strategic Sourcing for Terafab Construction to lead a team of buyers, develop sourcing strategies, and drive cost reductions across infrastructure projects.

The role partners with internal stakeholders to implement contract management processes, negotiate terms, and optimize supplier performance in support of SpaceX construction initiatives. Onsite Bastrop, TX with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, or construction/facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5–10 buyers for Terafab construction purchases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement contract management processes for project execution.
• Create sourcing strategies to meet cost targets, payment terms, and cash goals.
• Develop relationships to build strategic sourcing models and drive cost reductions.
• Identify and drive year-over-year cost optimization by reducing usage and waste.
• Define SLAs and KPIs with suppliers and measure delivery, quality, and cost.

Skills

Engineering

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Material planning

Operations or supply chain management

Master production scheduling

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Manager of Strategic Sourcing for Terafab Construction to lead a team of buyers, develop sourcing strategies, and drive cost reductions across infrastructure projects.

The role partners with internal stakeholders to implement contract management processes, negotiate terms, and optimize supplier performance in support of SpaceX construction initiatives. Onsite Bastrop, TX with travel as needed.