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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Telecommunications, Manufacturing

Sourcing Manager, CapEx (Starlink)

Bastrop, TXFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

CapEx
Starlink
cost management
capital purchases
production consumables
negotiations
value
cost savings
delivery
risk

Nice to have

capital expenditure purchasing
large scale capital projects
customer service
presentation communication
MS Office Suite

Role summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sourcing Manager for the Starlink program to manage capital expenditure (CapEx) and production consumables purchases. This role involves developing and implementing sourcing strategies, optimizing costs, negotiating with suppliers, and managing project budgets. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of supply chain and operations, with experience in CapEx purchasing and project management. Responsibilities include market analysis, risk mitigation, supplier relationship management, and ensuring timely delivery and cost savings. This position requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a focus on achieving company objectives in a fast-paced environment. The role is based in Bastrop, TX, with potential for significant travel.

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

SOURCING MANAGER, CAPEX (STARLINK)

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 role 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 capital and consumables purchases for the Starlink program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support capital purchases and production consumables

Understand the technical aspects of production equipment to identify opportunities for cost, space, and process optimization and use data analytics to identify and parse process related opportunities

Utilize negotiations to maximize value, cost savings and priority in terms of delivery for SpaceX while lowering risk

Build and own overall project budgets, compile funding requests, and generate capitalization plan based on project timeline focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of the categories managed

Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories

Communicate overall equipment status to the management team including schedules, risks and mitigation actions and respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and architecture

Track and report projected and actual spend, assess budgetary risk, and provide clear budgetary analysis to enable timely management team decision making

Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on time delivery and cost savings

Build genuine relationships both internally and externally and drive cross-functional teams to achieve consensus

Source and onboard new suppliers to serve dynamic program with rapidly evolving business needs

Work with supply base to ensure support from vendors regarding setup, installation, repairs and maintenance

Execute purchase orders and manage escalation process for “purchase to pay” issues

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

Material or production planning

Operations or supply chain management

Material cost control

Master production scheduling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

3+ years experience with capital expenditure purchasing

Experience with purchasing for more than one category

Extensive project management and organizational skills

Experience managing large scale capital projects

Remarkable problem solving skills with a bias for speed

Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs

Excellent customer service skills

Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Exceptional analytical and organizational skills

Strong technical knowledge of MS Office Suite

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:

Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travel

Willingness to work long hours and weekend when needed to meet critical deadlines

This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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