Sourcing Manager, Capital Equipment & Construction; Starlink

Overview

Redmond, WA — Sourcing Manager, Capital Equipment & Construction (Starlink) s role supports construction projects and capital purchases for the construction and facilities organizations, working with internal stakeholders to optimize value, cost, quality, and delivery from suppliers.

• Work directly with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive contract management process that ensures a successful project execution cycle
• Develop and execute equipment and services procurement strategies focused on construction projects
• Perform market analysis to determine should-costs and achieve the best purchasing deals for equipment and services across diverse projects
• Create and negotiate contract documents in collaboration with the legal department
• Track and report projected and actual spend, assess budgetary risk, and provide clear budgetary analysis to enable timely management decisions
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring clear communication, adherence to contracts, and resolution of performance or delivery issues
• Present value propositions to SpaceX management, including contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects, coordinating with stakeholders and providing updates
• Perform quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions, cost improvements, and performance for assigned categories
• Create and implement management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base
• Lead and execute requests for proposals to fulfill requirements for defined categories or internal areas
• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories
• Develop and lead efforts to reduce the number of transactions

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree in one or more of the following areas:
  Engineering, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Operations or supply chain management, Master production scheduling, Construction, facilities, or industrial plant management

• Strong technical background to speak the language of engineers and strong business background to deal with contracts and negotiations
• Familiarity or experience in purchasing or procurement
• Experience in industrial engineering, construction management, and/or facilities management
• Strong budget tracking and cost analytical skills
• Extensive project management and organizational skills
• Experience managing large-scale industrial and commercial construction projects
• Strong contract negotiation and document management skills
• Problem-solving skills with a bias for speed; quick learner with strong prioritization
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Analytical and organizational skills with proficiency in current technologies (e.g., MS Office, SQL, PowerBI)
• Highest degree of integrity and adaptability in a fast-moving environment

• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours — up to 20% travel time; may include international travel
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• This position is based in Redmond, WA and requires being onsite

Pay Range:
Level 3: $ - $

Your actual level and base salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Base salary is part of a broader total rewards package including stock or long-term cash incentives, discretionary bonuses, and stock purchase plans, plus comprehensive health coverage, retirement and other benefits. SpaceX provides paid time off and holidays, plus per-state sick time compliance. Company shuttles are offered for certain Seattle-to-Redmond routes.

To comply with U.S. government export regulations (ITAR), eligibility for this role requires being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible for required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; select a role that matches your merit, competence, and qualifications. For accommodation requests in the application/interview process, contact

Disclaimers:
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. SpaceX reserves the right to modify the job requirements and responsibilities at any time.