Sourcing Manager, Capital Equipment, Construction, & Wastewater Treatment (Starlink)Active

The opportunity

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.

What you'll do

  • Work directly with key internal stakeholders (wastewater engineering,: construction, facilities, and operations) to develop and implement a comprehensive contract management process that ensures successful project execution for CAPEX and construction of wastewater and UPW systems

  • Develop and execute equipment & services procurement strategies focused on: wastewater treatment plants, ultrapure water systems, and associated construction projects

  • Perform market analysis to determine should-costs and achieve the best: purchasing deals for specialized equipment (e.g., membrane systems, RO, EDI/IX, evaporators, crystallizers, chemical systems, solids handling) and construction services

  • Own end-to-end sourcing strategy and performance for major utility water systems, including:

  • Industrial water systems (raw water intake/treatment, process water,: ultrapure/deionized water generation, cooling tower operations, and closed-loop hydronic systems)

  • Wastewater collection, treatment, and discharge (industrial wastewater,: process effluent, deluge water treatment, stormwater management, and compliance with environmental permits)

What they're looking for

  • Define and implement long-term sourcing strategies to ensure reliable water: supply, capacity, and cost-effective availability of raw water, process water, and treatment systems
  • Create and negotiate contract documents in collaboration with the legal: department for capital equipment, EPC contractors, and construction services
  • Track and report projected and actual spend, assess budgetary risk, and: provide clear budgetary analysis to enable timely management decision-making on multi-million dollar wastewater CAPEX projects
  • Manage vendor and contractor relationships, ensuring clear communication,: adherence to contracts, and resolution of performance or delivery issues