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
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
What they're looking for
- 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
- 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
