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SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL · Mechanical · first seen 2026-09-03
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Sourcing Manager (Cryogenics & Power Generation Capital)

The SpaceX supply chain department is a critical player in our operations. This role will be part of the launch site supply chain team based in Cape Canaveral, FL. You will manage global suppliers providing critical components and capital equipment for cryogenic systems and power generation hardware. You will drive sourcing strategies, supplier performance, risk mitigation, cost optimization, and ensure on-time delivery to support high-volume production ramps for the Starship program.

Responsibilities

  • Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet purchasing department targets
  • Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models that optimize value and support continuous cost reduction
  • Present to company executives and key decision makers on high-stakes negotiations and launch-critical events
  • Communicate, manage, and drive compliance for sourcing strategies
  • Identify and execute cost reduction projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, estimation, and updates
  • Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts, cost improvement, and performance for assigned categories
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers
  • Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories
  • Create contract documents in collaboration with the legal department
  • Manage contracts to ensure supplier performance against contract obligations
  • Apply sound business reasoning to interpret contracts and terms to meet business needs
  • Maximize value and cost savings while lowering risk through strategic negotiations
  • Identify and drive year-over-year cost optimization through reducing usage and eliminating waste
  • Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories
  • Create and implement management programs to develop, continuously improve, and monitor supplier performance and KPIs
  • Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for assigned categories
  • Develop and lead efforts to reduce transaction volume for assigned categories

Basic Qualifications

  • Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, logistics, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations, supply chain management, or material cost control; OR bachelor's degree and 5+ years of such experience; OR 9+ years of such experience
  • 1+ years of experience working with propellants, cryogenics, oil and gas bulk commodities, carriers, and/or large capital equipment procurement

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Strategic sourcing and capital equipment procurement in energy, industrial gas, or heavy manufacturing, with a track record of managing multi-million-dollar CAPEX purchases
  • Direct experience sourcing cryogenic systems and related capital equipment including storage tanks, vacuum-jacketed piping, cryogenic pumps, vaporizers, valves, and transfer systems for LOX, LN2, LCH4, or LH2
  • Proven background procuring power generation and electrical capital equipment, including generators, turbines, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and related balance-of-plant infrastructure for large facilities
  • Demonstrated success leading end-to-end sourcing for complex capital projects: RFP/RFQ development, total cost of ownership analysis, competitive bidding, contract negotiation, supplier qualification, and long-term vendor performance management
  • Experience sourcing air separation units (ASUs) to support liquid oxygen and nitrogen production
  • Experience sourcing specialized, vacuum-insulated pressure vessels
  • Experience sourcing power generation equipment and gas turbines
  • Ability to read technical drawings and work with engineering BOMs
  • Strong technical knowledge in current technologies and applications including MS Office Suite, SQL, and Power BI
  • Experience with technical procurement or manufacturing
  • Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership
  • Thrives in ambiguity with a bias for action and startup-like culture
  • Exceptional problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills
  • Highest ethical standards and integrity in all activities

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of work week, including international travel
  • Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
  • Position is based in Cape Canaveral, FL and requires being onsite. Remote work is not considered