Jobs · Purchasing · Tennessee

Sourcing Manager, Power Plant MROs (Starlink)

SpaceX · Memphis, TN · 3 mo ago
On-sitePurchasingFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Source MRO items, spare parts, consumables, tools, and services required for daily power plant operations and maintenance
  • Work with plant engineers and operations teams to understand requirements and maintain accurate item lists and supplier information
  • Create and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve supply issues to minimize downtime
  • Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers for MRO categories to achieve cost savings
  • Monitor inventory levels, support reorder processes, and help reduce excess stock
  • Qualify new suppliers and maintain relationships with existing vendors for reliable delivery
  • Track procurement KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost savings, and supplier performance
  • Ensure all purchases meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements
  • Support both permanent and temporary power plant sites with MRO needs

Requirements

  • 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: Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, MRO Sourcing
  • Experience working with industrial equipment, spare parts, or plant maintenance supplies
  • Knowledge of power plant operations, electrical/mechanical systems, or energy infrastructure
  • Familiarity with MRO procurement, inventory management, and ERP systems
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a plant environment
  • Detail-oriented with good organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Passion for SpaceX's mission

Basic Qualifications

  • Willingness to travel occasionally to supplier sites or other facilities as needed
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
  • This position is based in Memphis, TN/Southaven, MS and requires being onsite

Additional 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.

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