Responsibilities

Partner deeply with power systems engineers, electrical architects, and energy teams to co-define commodity strategy, multi-year technology and capacity roadmaps, and approved vendor lists for behind-the-meter transmission assets (high-voltage lines, substations, switchgear, transformers, and related equipment)
Own global sourcing end-to-end, including aggressive supplier qualification, dual/multi-sourcing strategies, and performance management to deliver unprecedented on-time delivery and lead-time compression while supporting record-breaking cluster and facility build cadences
Negotiate transformative commercial agreements that include competitive pricing, volume commitments, co-development of custom solutions, early access to new technologies, and priority allocation during industry shortages or grid constraints
Deploy predictive analytics, demand forecasting, and real-time supply chain visibility tools to anticipate and mitigate risks (geopolitical, capacity, regulatory, permitting, or technology transition) before they impact build schedules
Drive continuous cost leadership through value engineering, should-cost modeling, long-term pricing agreements, and total cost of ownership optimization while maintaining or exceeding the highest quality, reliability, and safety standards required for SpaceX/xAI power systems
Lead supplier innovation programs, challenge and collaborate with vendors on custom designs, higher-efficiency components, modular/substation solutions, and standards that accelerate the hardware and facility roadmap while reducing total cost of ownership
Build and maintain a world-class supply base through strategic relationships, regular executive business reviews, and joint development projects that position SpaceX/xAI as the preferred partner for cutting-edge power transmission infrastructure
Establish clear KPIs for cost, quality, speed, and resilience that are reviewed regularly with leadership
Act as a force multiplier across the organization by mentoring cross-functional teams on supply chain best practices and fostering a culture of ownership, speed, and technical depth

Sourcing Manager, Behind-the-meter (BTM) Transmission (Starlink) at SpaceX · LumiJobs

Sourcing Manager, Behind-the-meter (BTM) Transmission (Starlink)

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Company

SpaceX

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