Global Supply Manager (Gas Turbine Power Sourcing)

SpaceX•Brownsville, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Supply Manager will support fuel and gas supply, capital purchases, and projects for SpaceX production, test, and launch organizations. The role is part of the supply chain department, which manages procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. The manager develops sourcing strategies and supplier relationships, negotiates and administers contracts, analyzes category performance and financial impacts, and drives cost savings, risk reduction, and supply continuity. The position is based onsite in Starbase, Texas, with travel of up to 25% potentially required, including international travel.

Requirements

Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations or supply chain management, or material cost control; or a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of such experience; or 10+ years of such experience.
Able to travel up to 25% of the work week, potentially including international travel.
Able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones.
Must work onsite in Starbase, Texas.
Must meet U.S. Government export authorization requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience sourcing gas turbines, turbine generator packages, balance-of-plant equipment, and/or SCR systems and related emissions-control equipment.
Working knowledge of gas turbine OEMs, long-lead capital equipment, spare parts and aftermarket, and service agreements such as LTSA, O&M, overhaul, and field service.
Understanding of gas turbine and SCR technical drivers, including output, heat rate, availability, NOx/CO performance, catalyst life, and reagent consumption, and their effects on total cost of ownership.
Experience with capital project procurement, including RFPs, bid evaluation, terms and conditions, FAT/SAT, commissioning support, and coordination with engineering, facilities, test, and launch stakeholders.
Strong background in total cost of ownership analysis, supply-risk mitigation, dual-sourcing strategies, and supply continuity for critical manufacturing or production operations.
Success implementing supplier performance scorecards, quality/compliance programs, and logistics optimization for turbine and SCR products while improving cost savings and service levels.
Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with OEMs, fabricators, and specialty suppliers, including pricing, escalation, liquidated damages, warranties, IP, export control, and long-term supply.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and quality documentation to align sourcing with engineering intent.
Experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components.
Knowledge of relevant codes, quality systems, and compliance, including ASME, API, ISO, environmental/air-permit constraints, and ITAR/EAR as applicable.
Demonstrated leadership and team-building track record.
Strong problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impact.
Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service skills, consistently producing exceptional work, and high self-motivation.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong technical knowledge of current technologies and applications, such as MS Office Suite, SQL, and PowerBI.
Detail-oriented and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving, changing environment.
Highest ethical standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

Create sourcing strategies for assigned categories to reduce risk and meet purchasing targets, including payment terms, cash targets, and cost savings.
Develop and maintain internal stakeholder relationships and strategic sourcing models that optimize value and support business unit requirements and continuous cost reduction.
Present confidently to decision makers during launch-critical response events.
Communicate category strategies and drive compliance with them.
Identify and execute cost-reduction projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, completion estimates, and progress updates.
Perform quantitative and business-process analyses to identify financial impacts, cost improvements, and performance for assigned categories.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define supplier service-level agreements and KPIs, and measure delivery of business results, cost reduction, quality, and timeliness.
Conduct research, benchmarking, and market analysis for assigned categories.
Create contract documents with the legal department and manage contracts to ensure supplier performance against obligations.
Interpret how contract terms apply to business needs, balancing interrelationships between contracts, creativity, and sound business reasoning.
Negotiate strategically to maximize value and savings while lowering risk.
Drive year-over-year cost optimization by reducing usage and eliminating operational waste.
Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories.
Create and implement programs to develop and continuously improve the supply base, manage supplier performance, and monitor KPIs.
Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices for assigned categories.
Lead efforts to reduce the number of transactions for assigned categories.