Global Supply Manager, Datacenter Switches and Optics (Starlink)
About The Position
SpaceX is seeking a 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 at the pace required by SpaceX’s AI infrastructure program. The manager will lead global sourcing and supplier qualification, negotiate commercial and development agreements, accelerate delivery, manage inventory, and improve cost, quality, speed, and supply-chain resilience. The position also drives vendor innovation and risk mitigation, establishes performance KPIs, and mentors cross-functional teams. It is based onsite in Palo Alto, California, with domestic and international travel as needed.
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 fields.
- 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 thrive in a dynamic environment with rapidly evolving priorities and high execution speed.
- Must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain 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 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 enthusiasm for 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, supplier qualification, dual- or multi-sourcing strategies, and supplier performance management to improve on-time delivery and compress lead times.
- 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.
- Lead supplier innovation programs for 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 KPIs for cost, quality, speed, and resilience and review them weekly with leadership.
- 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 long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
- Potential discretionary bonuses.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing employees 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.
- Approximately three weeks of accrued paid vacation.
- Ten or more paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.
- Various other discounts and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
