Global Supply Manager, Datacenter Switches and Optics (Starlink)

SpaceX • Austin, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an experienced Global Supply Manager to own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery for leading-edge datacenter switches and optics, spanning 400G through 1.6T and beyond. The role partners with engineers, silicon architects, and network teams to define commodity strategy, develop technology roadmaps, maintain approved vendor lists, and secure supply to support rapid infrastructure build schedules.

The manager will negotiate commercial agreements, accelerate deliveries, manage inventory, and optimize cost, quality, speed, and supply chain resilience. This position is based onsite in Austin, Texas, and requires domestic and international travel as needed. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience in business, supply chain, or engineering; alternatively, 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 to support supplier relationships and critical projects.
• Ability to work onsite in Austin, Texas.
• Must meet U.S. Government 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 excitement about contributing to rapid AI infrastructure builds.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineers, silicon architects, and network teams to define commodity strategies, 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.
• Negotiate commercial agreements covering pricing, volume, co-development, 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 supply 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 focused on custom form factors, power-efficient designs, higher-density optics, and open standards.
• Build 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 foster ownership, speed, and technical depth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior