Strategic Sourcing Lead, Capital Equipment & Construction

Sourcing Manager, Capital Equipment & Construction (Starlink) Bastrop, 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 ofenabling human life on Mars. At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world. This Sourcing Manager role will mainly support c onstruction and facility related projects for xAI datacenters . It will enable the production of our customer-facing products, while interfacing closely with key internal stakeholders. We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers. Our organization moves quickly, and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better with us as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality and delivery.This individual will support construction projects and capital purchases for the construction and facilities organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive contract management process that ensure a successful project execution cycle Develop and execute equipment & services procurement strategies with focus on construction projects Perform market analysis to determine should costs and achieve the best purchasing deals for equipment and services for diverse projects Create and negotiate contract documents in collaboration with the legal department Track and report projected and actual spend, assess budgetary risk, and provide clear budgetary analysis to enable timely management team decision making Manage vendor relationships, ensuring clear communication, adherence to contracts, and resolution of any performance or delivery issues Present value propositions to SpaceX management, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues Identify and execute cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions, cost improvement, and performance for assigned categories Create and implement management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base Lead and execute request for proposals to fulfill requirements for defined categories or internal assigned areas Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories Develop and lead efforts to reduce number of transactions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree: Engineering Purchasing Contract negotiation Operations or supply chain management Master production scheduling Construction, facilities, or industrial plant management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Strong technical background to speak the language of engineers and strong business background to deal with contracts and negotiations Familiarity or experience in purchasing or similar procurement related experience Experience in industrial engineering, construction management, and/or facilities management Strong budget tracking and cost analytical skills Extensive project management and organizational skills Experience managing large scale industrial and commercial construction projects Strong contract negotiation and document management skills Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills Exceptional analytical and organizational skills Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.) Ability to conduct all activities with the highest degree of integrity Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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