Strategic Sourcing Lead - Data Center Construction

SpaceX; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Data Center Construction to lead procurement and contract strategy for Starlink and xAI infrastructure. You will collaborate with construction, facilities, engineering, and operations to ensure on-time, on-budget site delivery and high-quality equipment purchases.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, experience in large-scale capital projects, and the ability to manage complex contracts across multiple packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; 5+ years in one or more listed areas or 9+ years in lieu of degree.
• Experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, operations or supply chain management, and construction, facilities or data center management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive contract management process for data center project execution from design through commissioning.
• Create and negotiate contract documents (GC/CM, design-build, equipment supply, long-lead PO, service agreements).
• Track and report spend, assess budgetary risk, and provide budgetary analyses for multi-hundred-million-dollar programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering experience

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Operations / supply chain

Construction management

Tools

MS Office Suite

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Data Center Construction to lead procurement and contract strategy for Starlink and xAI infrastructure. You will collaborate with construction, facilities, engineering, and operations to ensure on-time, on-budget site delivery and high-quality equipment purchases.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, experience in large-scale capital projects, and the ability to manage complex contracts across multiple packages.