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

About the role

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

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.