Sourcing Manager, Power Plant Equipment (Starlink)

The role

The Sourcing Manager will own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of balance of plant equipment for power plants. This includes equipment for permanent installations and temporary setups using mobile turbines.

What you will do

• Partner with power systems engineers and facility teams to define commodity strategy and maintain approved vendor lists
• Source equipment for permanent power plants and temporary/mobile installations
• Orchestrate demand across SpaceXAI companies and align internal requirements with supplier roadmaps
• Own global sourcing, including supplier qualification, multi-sourcing strategies, and performance management
• Negotiate agreements focused on competitive pricing, volume commitments, and reliable delivery
• Monitor supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans
• Drive cost reduction through should-cost analysis, long-term agreements, and value engineering
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular reviews and joint projects
• Track KPIs for cost, quality, delivery, and resilience

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering; or 5+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Nice to have

• Technical understanding of power plant balance of plant equipment, including transformers, switchgear, heat recovery, cooling systems, and electrical distribution
• Experience working on power systems, energy infrastructure, or industrial equipment
• Experience sourcing for permanent power plants and temporary/mobile power solutions
• Background in energy, utility, EPC, or hyperscale infrastructure projects
• Strong negotiation, analytical, project management, and cross-functional skills
• Experience with roadmap alignment, capacity planning, and securing supply in constrained markets
• Passion for SpaceX’s mission

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not.