Global Supply Manager (Cryogenic & Power Generation Capital)

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.

GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER (CRYOGENIC & 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 and will be based out of Cape Canaveral, FL. The Global Supply Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the cryogenic & power Generation Capital supply chain team. This position is responsible for end-to-end management of global suppliers providing critical components and capital equipment for cryogenic systems and power generation hardware. You will drive sourcing strategies, supplier performance, mitigate risks, optimize costs, 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 targets for the purchasing department

Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models that optimize the value of products and services that support business unit requirements to maintain continuous cost reduction programs for controllable expenditures

Present confidently to company executives and key decision makers on high-stakes negotiations and launch critical response events

Communicate, manage, and drive compliance for sourcing strategies

Identify and execute cost reduction projects, including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates

Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions, cost improvement, and performance for assigned categories

Collaborate with stakeholders to define service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers and measure the appropriate criteria, such as: delivery of business results, cost reduction, quality, and timeliness of delivery

Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for assigned categories

Create contract documents in collaboration with the legal department

Manage contracts to ensure the performance of the supplier to contract obligations

Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs

Maximize value and cost savings benefits while lowering risk through strategic negotiations

Identify and drive year over year cost optimization through reducing usage and eliminating waste within our operations

Establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories

Create and implement management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base

Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories

Develop and lead efforts to reduce the number of transactions for assigned categories

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:

Engineering

Purchasing

Contract negotiation

Material or production planning

Operations or supply chain management

Material cost control

1+ years of experience working with propellants, cryogenics, oil & gas bulk commodities, carriers, and/or large capital equipment procurement

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in cryogenic systems (LNG, LOX/LN2), power generation (turbines, gensets), or rocket propulsion supply chains

Experience sourcing air separation units (ASUs) to support liquid oxygen and nitrogen production

Experience sourcing specialized, vacuum-insulated pressure vessels (tanks)

Experience sourcing power generation equipment (gas turbines)

Ability to read technical drawings and work with engineering BOMs

Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g., MS Office Suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.)

Experience with technical procurement or manufacturing

Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership

Thrives in ambiguity, with a bias for action and in a startup-like culture

Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and positive impact

Exceptional analytical and organizational skills

Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Holds self to the highest ethical standards, and conducts all activities with the highest integrity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral

Must be able to travel - up to 25% of work week travel may be required, including international travel

Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones

This position is based in Cape Canaveral, FL and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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