Global Supply Manager, Transmission and Substation (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Own global sourcing and contracting end-to-end for transmission and substation electric equipment to achieve on-time delivery of long-lead items while supporting SpaceX's record-breaking power plant & datacenter build cadence
• Drive continuous cost leadership through should-cost modeling, value engineering of substation designs, structured pricing agreements, and portfolio optimization while ensuring ultra-high reliability and resilience for SpaceX training clusters
• Act as a force multiplier across the organization by mentoring cross-functional teams on high-voltage procurement best practices and fostering a culture of ownership, speed, technical depth, regulatory foresight, and relentless optimization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
• Business
• Energy
• Supply Chain
• Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in high-voltage equipment procurement, transmission/substation sourcing, energy infrastructure supply chain, utilities, and/or power generation
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Deep technical and commercial understanding of transmission and substation equipment (transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, DTCB, bushings, transducers, utility poles, and associated components), long-lead item management, and behind-the-meter power plant infrastructure
• Proven track record negotiating and managing procurement of long-lead high-voltage equipment (transformers, GIS, circuit breakers, bushings, poles, transducers, etc.) and related infrastructure agreements
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with aggressive scaling of energy infrastructure
• Previous experience at utilities, EPC firms, high

Additional Information

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGER, TRANSMISSION AND SUBSTATION (STARLINK) We are seeking a world-class Global Supply Manager to own end-to-end transmission and substation electric equipment procurement strategy, supplier management, and delivery for SpaceX's behind-the-meter power plant infrastructure. In this role, you will partner deeply with power plant engineers and energy teams to define high-voltage equipment strategies, secure long-lead items (transformers, GIS, DTCB, bushings, transducers, utility poles, and related components), manage relationships with OEMs and suppliers, and ensure reliable, cost-effective delivery at the extreme scale and velocity SpaceX demands for its power plants. You will negotiate transformative contracts, deploy predictive tools for demand and risk management (especially long-lead times), drive supplier innovation, and turn transmission/substation procurement into a strategic competitive advantage that enables SpaceX's unprecedented AI infrastructure build speed. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in high-voltage power equipment markets, substation/transmission procurement, and energy infrastructure in high-growth environments.

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