Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in purchasing, engineering, contract negotiation, operations, supply chain, construction, or wastewater treatment; or 9+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
Strong technical background in engineering with business acumen for contracts and negotiations.
Experience in capital equipment procurement and construction project management for industrial water treatment systems.
Knowledge of advanced wastewater treatment technologies, including ZLD systems.
Strong budget tracking and financial analysis skills.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with internal teams to implement a contract management process for wastewater and ultrapure water systems.
Develop procurement strategies for wastewater treatment plants and associated construction projects.
Conduct market analysis to achieve optimal purchasing deals for specialized equipment and services.
Manage end-to-end sourcing strategy for major utility water systems and wastewater treatment.
Negotiate contracts with legal for capital equipment and construction services.
Track budgetary spend and assess risks for multi-million dollar wastewater projects.
Manage vendor relationships to ensure contract adherence and resolve issues.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the satellite internet industry.
Engagement in large-scale, impactful projects that contribute to environmental sustainability.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Potential for professional growth in a fast-paced, innovative company.
Access to advanced tools and technologies in project management and procurement.
Full Job Description
GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, WASTEWATER (STARLINK)
At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for communities and businesses around the world.
This role will support the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of large-scale, state-of-the-art Ultrapure Water (UPW) and wastewater treatment plants that enable our high-volume manufacturing operations (including one of the largest PCB manufacturing lines in North America and major solar cell manufacturing facilities). You will work closely with the wastewater engineering team and construction/facilities stakeholders to drive capital equipment procurement and construction services for complex industrial water treatment systems, including Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work directly with key internal stakeholders (wastewater engineering, construction, facilities, and operations) to develop and implement a comprehensive contract management process that ensures successful project execution for CAPEX and construction of wastewater and UPW systems
Develop and execute equipment & services procurement strategies focused on wastewater treatment plants, ultrapure water systems, and associated construction projects
Perform market analysis to determine should-costs and achieve the best purchasing deals for specialized equipment (e.g., membrane systems, RO, EDI/IX, evaporators, crystallizers, chemical systems, solids handling) and construction services
Own end-to-end sourcing strategy and performance for major utility water systems, including:
Industrial water systems (raw water intake/treatment, process water, ultrapure/deionized water generation, cooling tower operations, and closed-loop hydronic systems)
Wastewater collection, treatment, and discharge (industrial wastewater, process effluent, deluge water treatment, stormwater management, and compliance with environmental permits)
Define and implement long-term sourcing strategies to ensure reliable water supply, capacity, and cost-effective availability of raw water, process water, and treatment systems
Create and negotiate contract documents in collaboration with the legal department for capital equipment, EPC contractors, and construction services
Track and report projected and actual spend, assess budgetary risk, and provide clear budgetary analysis to enable timely management decision-making on multi-million dollar wastewater CAPEX projects
Manage vendor and contractor relationships, ensuring clear communication, adherence to contracts, and resolution of performance or delivery issues
Present value propositions to SpaceX management related to contract awards, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies, and critical supply issues for wastewater infrastructure
Identify and execute cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and providing project updates
Perform advanced quantitative and business process analyses to identify financial impacts of decisions, cost improvement opportunities, and performance for assigned wastewater and construction categories
Create and implement supplier management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base supporting wastewater treatment and construction
Lead and execute Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for capital equipment, construction packages, and specialized wastewater treatment systems
Place purchase orders and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned categories
Develop and lead efforts to reduce the number of transactions while maintaining control and compliance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree:
Purchasing/Procurement
Engineering (chemical, environmental, or mechanical)
Contract negotiation
Operations or supply chain management
Construction, facilities, or industrial plant management
Wastewater treatment, water treatment, or industrial process systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Strong technical background to speak the language of engineers combined with strong business acumen for contracts and negotiations
Experience with capital equipment procurement and/or construction project management for industrial water treatment, wastewater, or ultrapure water systems
Knowledge of advanced wastewater treatment technologies (e.g., chemical precipitation, membrane filtration (TMF/UF/RO), EDI/IX, advanced oxidation, ZLD systems including evaporators and crystallizers)
Construction project management experience and/or construction cost estimating experience, preferably on industrial or manufacturing facilities
Experience managing large-scale industrial construction or CAPEX projects
Strong budget tracking, cost analytical, and financial analysis skills
Extensive project management and organizational skills
Strong contract negotiation and document management skills
Experience working with EPC contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams
Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed
Quick learner with the ability to prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
Excellent customer service, written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
Strong technical knowledge and skills in current tools (e.g., MS office suite, SQL, PowerBI, etc.)
Ability to conduct all activities with the highest degree of integrity
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting related to industrial wastewater (EPA, NPDES, etc.) is a plus
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours - up to 20% work week travel may be required, including international travel
Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite
Ability to work in industrial environments (as needed for site visits)
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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
About SpaceX
SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
