Sourcing Manager, Power Plant Equipment (Starlink)

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, POWER PLANT EQUIPMENT (STARLINK)

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of balance of plant (BOP) equipment for power plants. This role covers equipment for both permanent installations and temporary setups using mobile turbines. You will partner with engineering teams to define commodity strategy, build roadmaps, manage the approved vendor list, and secure reliable supply to support SpaceXAI build schedules. You will negotiate agreements, manage timelines and inventory, and optimize for cost, quality, speed, and resilience. The ideal candidate has strong commercial skills and experience in power systems or energy infrastructure procurement.

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 re

Department: Starlink - Electronic Sourcing