Global Supply Manager (Gas Turbine Power Sourcing)

SpaceX•Memphis, TN

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 includes procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, and inventory. The position is based onsite in Memphis, Tennessee, and may require travel of up to 25% of the work week, including international travel, as well as extended hours or weekends to meet major milestones. The manager develops and implements sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships and contracts, performs financial and business-process analysis, negotiates agreements, and drives cost reduction and supply-chain performance. The role focuses on gas turbine power sourcing, including turbine packages, balance-of-plant equipment, and emissions-control systems. Applicants must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements described in the posting.

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 bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in one or more of those areas; or 10+ years of experience in one or more of those areas.
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the work week, including internationally.
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones.
Must be eligible under U.S. export regulations as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Strong problem-solving skills, a bias for speed and positive impact, and the ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service skills, high standards of work, and strong self-motivation.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong technical knowledge and skills with 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.
High ethical standards and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Experience sourcing gas turbines, turbine generator packages, balance-of-plant equipment, and/or SCR systems, including catalysts, ammonia/urea reagent systems, injection skids, 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 continuity of supply for critical manufacturing or production operations.
Demonstrated success implementing supplier performance scorecards, quality and compliance programs, and logistics optimization, including lead-time management, inventory, and safety stock for turbine and SCR products, while improving costs and service levels.
Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with OEMs, fabricators, and specialty suppliers, including pricing, escalation, liquidated damages, warranties, intellectual property, 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 or air-permit constraints, and ITAR/EAR as applicable.
Demonstrated leadership and team-building track record.

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 meet business-unit requirements and support 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 updates.
Perform quantitative and business-process analyses to identify financial impacts, cost improvements, and category performance.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define supplier Service Level Agreements and KPIs, and measure results such as cost reduction, quality, delivery timeliness, and business outcomes.
Research, benchmark, and analyze markets for assigned categories.
Create contract documents with the legal department and manage supplier performance against contract obligations.
Interpret contract terms in light of business needs, using sound business reasoning and understanding the interrelationships among contracts and terms.
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.