Sourcing Manager, Power Plant Equipment (Starlink)
Austin - 800full time
On Site
mid
H1B: no
Responsibilities
Partner with power systems engineers and facility teams to define commodity strategy, align multi-year roadmaps, and maintain approved vendor lists for balance of plant equipment (excluding turbines)
Source equipment for both permanent power plants and temporary/mobile installations, including SCR, heat recovery systems, piping, electrical distribution, and related components
Orchestrate demand across SpaceXAI companies and align internal requirements with supplier roadmaps to secure supply
Own global sourcing, including supplier qualification, multi-sourcing strategies, and performance management to meet project timelines and reduce lead times
Negotiate agreements focused on competitive pricing, volume commitments, and reliable delivery, using creative approaches where needed to secure supply at reasonable cost
Monitor supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans to protect build and deployment schedules
Drive cost reduction through should-cost analysis, long-term agreements, and value engineering while meeting quality, reliability, and safety standards
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular reviews and joint projects
Track KPIs for cost, quality, delivery, and resilience; report progress to leadership
Qualification
Experience working on power systemsBackground in energyStrong negotiationExperience with roadmap alignmentPassion for SpaceX’s missionADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required
Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree:
3+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management
Preferred
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
