Global Supply Manager, Capital Equipment & Construction (Starlink)

The role

This individual will support construction projects and capital purchases for the construction and facilities organizations. They will develop sourcing strategies and manage contracts to ensure successful project execution.

What you will do

• Develop and implement a comprehensive contract management process
• Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk and meet purchasing targets
• Develop and maintain internal stakeholder relationships for strategic sourcing models
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects
• Perform quantitative and business process analyses
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and measure supplier SLAs and KPIs
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and market analysis
• Create contract documents in collaboration with the legal department
• Manage contracts to ensure supplier performance meets obligations
• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Master production scheduling, or
• OR 10+ years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations or supply chain management, Master production scheduling, or Construction, faci
• Ability to work extended hours and some nights and weekends when needed
• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours
• Valid driver’s license

Nice to have

• Strong technical background and strong business background
• Construction project management experience and/or construction cost estimate experience
• 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

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Depar

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company is working toward human spaceflight, rapid vehicle reusability, and internet services through the Starlink constellation.