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Sourcing Specialist, Construction (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink - Mech. And Non-Electronic Sourcing
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Bastrop, TXfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Sourcing Specialist focused on construction for SpaceX Starlink, responsible for supplier selection, cost reduction, risk management, RFP processes, and cross-functional collaboration to support construction projects.

Responsibilities

  • Create sourcing strategies to reduce risk, enable continuous cost reduction and align with company strategy on payment terms, cash targets, on time delivery and cost savings
  • Build genuine relationships both internally and externally and drive cross-functional teams to achieve consensus regarding the opportunities
  • Evaluate construction project delivery methods and identify which delivery method would be most appropriate per project
  • Evaluate and organize construction proposals using Masterformat divisions
  • Evaluate contractor EMR ratings and identify potential risks
  • Develop should-cost models for MEP related equipment such as chillers, HVAC systems, electrical panels, wiring, pipes, and plumbing fixtures etc.
  • Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers for construction materials, equipment, and services
  • Responsible to maintain and develop a healthy contractor pool of various types and anticipate upcoming demand for construction projects
  • Able to negotiate favorable terms, including price, delivery schedules, and quality standards, ensuring that suppliers meet the project’s requirements and deadlines
  • Oversee the supply chain to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to the construction site. Anticipate potential shortages, and coordinate with project managers and suppliers to avoid delays and ensure that the project progresses smoothly
  • Create, develop and oversee the Request For Proposal (RFP) process from start to finish. Able to evaluate constructions bids and identify opportunities to negotiate and/or identify potential risks of bid

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of experience working in one or more of the following, or 4+ 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, Master production scheduling

Skills

Required:Sourcing strategySupplier selectionRFP managementContract negotiation
Nice to have:Cost modelingData analysis
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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