Global Supply Manager, Datacenter Switches and Optics (Starlink)

SpaceX•Palo Alto, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an experienced Global Supply Manager to own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of datacenter switches and optics spanning 400G through 1.6T and beyond. The role partners with engineers and technical teams to define commodity strategy, build technology roadmaps, maintain approved vendor lists, and secure supply for SpaceX’s fast-paced infrastructure builds. The manager will negotiate commercial agreements, accelerate supplier delivery, actively manage inventory, and optimize cost, quality, speed, and supply chain resilience. The position calls for strong commercial acumen and success procuring hyperscale networking hardware in an ambiguous, high-velocity environment. It is based onsite in Palo Alto, California, and requires domestic and international travel as needed. Applicants must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers reasonable accommodation for the application and interview process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience in business, supply chain, or engineering, or at least 10 years of experience in one or more of those areas.
At least 5 years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management focused on hardware, semiconductors, networking, or datacenter infrastructure.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Ability to work onsite in Palo Alto, California.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with rapidly evolving priorities and a high pace of execution.
Must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Technical understanding of datacenter networking architectures, Ethernet switches, optical transceivers, or high-speed interconnects.
Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth technology or hyperscale environment.
Previous experience at hyperscalers, networking OEMs, AI infrastructure companies, or semiconductor supply organizations.
Demonstrated success delivering results in ambiguous, high-velocity environments with aggressive timelines.
Strong negotiation, analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Familiarity with commodity management, roadmap planning, vendor development, and approved vendor list processes.
Passion for SpaceX’s mission and interest in contributing to AI infrastructure builds.

Responsibilities

Partner with responsible engineers, silicon architects, and network teams to define commodity strategy, multi-year technology roadmaps, and approved vendor lists for switches and optics.
Own global sourcing end-to-end, including supplier qualification, dual- or multi-sourcing strategies, and supplier performance management to support on-time delivery and compress lead times.
Negotiate commercial agreements covering pricing, volume, co-development commitments, early access to pre-production silicon and optics, and priority allocation during shortages.
Use predictive analytics, AI-driven demand forecasting, and real-time supply chain visibility tools to anticipate and mitigate geopolitical, capacity, yield, and technology-transition risks.
Drive cost leadership through value engineering, should-cost modeling, and long-term pricing agreements while maintaining quality and reliability standards.
Lead supplier innovation programs relating to custom form factors, power efficiency, higher-density optics, and open standards.
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships through executive business reviews and joint development projects.
Establish and review weekly leadership KPIs for cost, quality, speed, and resilience.
Mentor cross-functional teams on supply chain best practices and promote ownership, speed, and technical depth.
Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support supplier relationships and critical projects.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
Medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation accrual.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.