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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
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.
Key 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
Requirements
- 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: Business Supply Chain Engineering
- 3+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management
- 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
- Passion for SpaceX’s mission
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support supplier relationships and critical projects
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with rapidly evolving priorities and world-class execution speed
- This position is based in Austin, TX and requires being onsite
- 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 .
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