Sourcing Manager, Capital Equipment & Construction (Starship)

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, CAPITAL EQUIPMENT & CONSTRUCTION (STARSHIP)

We are a progressive procurement organization pushing the boundaries of traditional procurement reputation and methodologies. 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 the procurement of construction services and related capital equipment for MEP/FP, civil, structural, architectural, and general construction scopes critical to Starship production, launch infrastructure, and Starbase facility expansion. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for construction services including general contracting, MEP/FP, civil, structural, architectural, and specialty trades, as well as related capital equipment.
• Lead the creation of bid packages and manage competitive bidding processes (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs), including contractor prequalification, pre-bid meetings, site visits, bid evaluations, and award recommendations for construction scopes.
• Review and validate engineering designs, construction drawings, scopes of work, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and constructability best practices.
• Perform market analysis and develop should-cost models to achieve the best value purchasing deals for construction services, labor, materials, and equipment across diverse Starbase projects.
• Create, negotiate, and administer construction contracts and purchase orders in collaboration with the legal department and project stakeholders; manage change orders, claims, and closeout documentation.
• Evaluate contractor proposals, bills of materials, and scopes of work for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements and budgets.
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships, ensuring clear communication, adherence to contracts, safety and quality standards, schedule performance, and timely resolution of any performance or delivery issues.
• Present value propositions to SpaceX management, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, value engineering opportunities, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues.
• Identify and execute cost reduction and value engineering projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates for construction categories.
• Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions, cost improvement and performance for assigned categories.
• Create and implement management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the construction supply base (safety, quality, schedule, cost).
• Lead and execute request for proposals to fulfill requirements for defined construction categories or internal assigned areas.
• Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories.
• Develop and lead efforts to reduce number of transactions and streamline procurement processes for construction services.
• Take ownership of team effort to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development.
• Develop clear technology and commodity roadmaps for current commodity, product, vertical as they relate to future SpaceX programs and construction needs.
• Manage supply base from bid through project closeout and warranty to ensure continuity of supply with the right partners and on-time delivery.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 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:
• Engineering
• Supply Chain
• Purchasing
• Contract negotiation
• Material or production planning
• Operations management
• Material cost control
• Master production scheduling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection technical background to speak the language of engineers, contractors, and field teams; strong business background to deal with contracts and negotiations. 
• Experience working for or with a general contractor, MEP contractor, or construction services provider preferred.
• Familiarity with construction industry standards, codes (ASHRAE, NFPA, NEC, IBC, OSHA), and project delivery methods (design-bid-build, CMAR, design-build).
• Industrial construction project management experience and/or relevant experience implementing or sourcing mechanical, electrical, civil, and specialty construction services.
•  Hands-on experience with full construction procurement cycle: competitive bidding, bid tabulation, contractor prequalification/evaluation, and contract administration.
• Familiarity with construction contract documents (AIA G-series, MSA) and processes including change orders, schedule of values, progress billing, retainage, and closeout.
• Construction equipment & services procurement experience in industrial, heavy civil, or high-tech facility construction.
• Budget tracking, cost analytical skills, and demonstrated value engineering results on construction projects.
• Extensive project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple fast-track construction packages simultaneously.
• Experience managing entire supply base from bid through turnover to ensure continuity of supply with the right partners driving plan in place and on-time delivery.
• Ability to conduct all activities with the highest degree of integrity and safety focus.
• Strong contract negotiation and document management skills with construction-specific experience.
• Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed in a dynamic construction environment.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
• Quick learner and ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel - up to 50% work week travel may be required, including international travel
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
• This position is based in Starbase, 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 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.

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