Global Supply Manager, Utilities & Infrastructure; Starlink

Position: Global Supply Manager, Utilities & Infrastructure (Starlink)
Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE (STARLINK)

The Space

X supply chain department is a critical player in our operations. This role will be part of the Starlink supply chain team and will be based out of Bastrop, TX. This position is responsible for end-to-end management of global suppliers providing critical components and capital equipment for power generation hardware. You will drive sourcing strategies, supplier performance, mitigate risks, optimize costs, and ensure on-time delivery to support high-volume production ramps for the Starlink program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories (Energy, Gas, and Water) to reduce risk and meet internal demand

* Establish and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships

* Design strategic sourcing models to optimize the value of products and services, aligning with business unit requirements while delivering continuous cost reductions in controllable expenditures

* Present confidently to company executives and key decision makers on high-stakes negotiations

* Communicate, manage, and drive compliance for sourcing strategies

* Identify and execute cost reduction projects, including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates

* Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions, cost improvement, and performance for assigned categories

* Collaborate with stakeholders to define service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers and evaluate performance across critical metrics: business outcomes, cost savings, quality, and delivery timeliness

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

* Create contract documents in collaboration with the legal department

* Manage contracts to ensure the performance of the supplier to contract obligations

* Interpret complex contract interrelationships while leveraging creativity and rigorous business logic to effectively apply terms to evolving business requirements

* Maximize value and cost savings benefits while lowering risk through strategic negotiations

* Identify and drive year over year cost optimization through reducing usage and eliminating waste within our operations

* Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories

* Design and execute comprehensive programs to build, enhance, manage, and monitor the supply base, focusing on continuous improvement and KPI performance

* Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories

* Develop and lead efforts to reduce the number of transactions for assigned categories

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

* Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:

* Engineering

* Purchasing

* Contract negotiation

* Material or production planning

* Operations or supply chain management

* Material cost control

* 1+ years of experience working with large capital equipment procurement

PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Experience in power generation (turbines or generator sets)

* Experience sourcing air separation units (ASUs) to support liquid oxygen and nitrogen production

* Experience sourcing specialized vacuum-insulated pressure vessels (tanks)

* Experience sourcing power generation equipment (gas turbines)

* Ability to read technical drawings and work with engineering BOMs

* Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g., MS Office Suite, SQL, Power

BI, etc.)

* Experience with technical procurement or manufacturing

* Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership

* Ability to thrive in ambiguity with a bias for action in a startup-like culture

* Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impact

* Exceptional analytical and organizational skills

* Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

* Holds self to the highest ethical standards, and conducts all activities with the highest integrity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Must be able to travel up to 25% of work week as needed (including international travel)

* Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones

* This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

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…