Sourcing Manager, Behind-the-meter (BTM) Transmission

SpaceX

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TL;DR · Sourcing Manager, Behind-the-meter (BTM) Transmission

Sourcing Manager, Behind-the-meter (BTM) Transmission (Starlink) joins the team to own end-to-end sourcing strategy and supplier management for high-voltage behind-the-meter transmission infrastructure. This individual will partner with power systems engineers and electrical design teams to define commodity strategies, build multi-year technology roadmaps, and manage approved vendor lists for assets like substations, transformers, switchgear, and poles. The role involves negotiating commercial agreements, managing inventory, and utilizing predictive analytics and demand forecasting tools to mitigate risks in the supply chain. Key responsibilities include driving cost leadership through value engineering and leading supplier innovation programs for custom designs. The position requires expertise in power systems, electrical transmission, and high-voltage equipment to solve complex infrastructure challenges for large-scale AI training and inference clusters within a fast-paced environment requiring rapid delivery of critical power distribution components.

What you'll do

  • Define commodity strategies, multi-year technology roadmaps, and approved vendor lists for high-voltage transmission infrastructure.
  • Manage end-to-end global sourcing including supplier qualification, dual-sourcing strategies, and lead-time compression.
  • Negotiate commercial agreements covering competitive pricing, volume commitments, and priority allocation during supply shortages.
  • Utilize predictive analytics and demand forecasting to mitigate geopolitical, regulatory, and capacity risks.
  • Drive cost leadership through value engineering, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership optimization.
  • Lead supplier innovation programs to develop custom designs and higher-efficiency components for power systems.
  • Build a world-class supply base through strategic relationships and regular executive business reviews.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs for cost, quality, speed, and supply chain resilience.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in business, supply chain, or engineering; or 5+ years of experience in those fields without a degree.
  • 3+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management for power systems or energy infrastructure.
  • Technical understanding of high-voltage equipment, substations, transformers, and switchgear for hyperscale data centers or industrial facilities.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth technology, energy, or hyperscale infrastructure environments.
  • Proven success delivering results in ambiguous, high-velocity environments with aggressive timelines.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • U.S. citizen.

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