SOURCING MANAGER, BEHIND-THE-METER (BTM) TRANSMISSION (STARLINK)
We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of high-voltage behind-the-meter transmission infrastructure, including transmission poles, transmission lines, transducer, bushing, substations, and associated power delivery systems critical to large-scale AI training and inference clusters. In this role, you will partner directly with power systems engineers, electrical design teams, and energy infrastructure leads to define commodity strategy, build multi-year technology and capacity roadmaps, establish and maintain the approved vendor list, and secure reliable, high-quality supply at the aggressive build speeds required by SpaceXAI programs. You will negotiate high-impact agreements, accelerate delivery timelines, actively manage inventory and logistics, and continuously optimize for cost, quality, speed, reliability, and supply chain resilience in one of the fastest-moving AI power infrastructure programs on the planet. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous, high-velocity environments, possesses deep commercial acumen in energy and power systems, and has a proven track record delivering results in large-scale electrical transmission and distribution procurement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Partner deeply with power systems engineers, electrical architects, and energy teams to co-define commodity strategy, multi-year technology and capacity roadmaps, and approved vendor lists for behind-the-meter transmission assets (high-voltage lines, substations, switchgear, transformers, and related equipment)
- Own global sourcing end-to-end, including aggressive supplier qualification, dual/multi-sourcing strategies, and performance management to deliver unprecedented on-time delivery and lead-time compression while supporting record-breaking cluster and facility build cadences
- Negotiate transformative commercial agreements that include competitive pricing, volume commitments, co-development of custom solutions, early access to new technologies, and priority allocation during industry shortages or grid constraints
- Deploy predictive analytics, demand forecasting, and real-time supply chain visibility tools to anticipate and mitigate risks (geopolitical, capacity, regulatory, permitting, or technology transition) before they impact build schedules
- Drive continuous cost leadership through value engineering, should-cost modeling, long-term pricing agreements, and total cost of ownership optimization while maintaining or exceeding the highest quality, reliability, and safety standards required for SpaceX/xAI power systems
- Lead supplier innovation programs, challenge and collaborate with vendors on custom designs, higher-efficiency components, modular/substation solutions, and standards that accelerate the hardware and facility roadmap while reducing total cost of ownership
- Build and maintain a world-class supply base through strategic relationships, regular executive business reviews, and joint development projects that position SpaceX/xAI as the preferred partner for cutting-edge power transmission infrastructure
- Establish clear KPIs for cost, quality, speed, and resilience that are reviewed regularly with leadership
- Act as a force multiplier across the organization by mentoring cross-functional teams on supply chain best practices and fostering a culture of ownership, speed, and technical depth
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree:
Business
Supply Chain
Engineering
3+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management with a focus on power systems, electrical transmission, high-voltage equipment, or energy infrastructure
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Technical understanding of behind-the-meter transmission systems, high-voltage equipment, substations, transformers, switchgear, and power delivery architectures for hyperscale data centers or industrial facilities
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth technology, energy, or hyperscale infrastructure environments
- Previous experience at utilities, transmission developers, electrical OEMs, EPC firms, AI infrastructure companies, or power systems organizations
- Demonstrated success delivering results in ambiguous, high-velocity environments with extremely aggressive timelines
- Strong negotiation, analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Familiarity with commodity management, long-lead equipment roadmap planning, vendor development, and approved vendor list processes
- Passion for SpaceX's mission and excitement about contributing to the fastest AI infrastructure builds on Earth
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support supplier relationships and critical projects
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with rapidly evolving priorities and world-class execution speed
- This position is based in Austin, TX and requires being onsite