Manager, Supply Chain - Datacenter Compute Infrastructure (Starlink)

SpaceX•Palo Alto, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a leader to build and manage the team responsible for sourcing and supply chain strategy for datacenter compute infrastructure supporting SpaceXAI’s large-scale AI training clusters and compute facilities. The role oversees GPUs and accelerators, CPUs, storage, ODM/CM relationships, servers, and rack components. The manager will define commodity strategies, develop team capabilities, align engineering and vendor roadmaps, secure supply, and optimize cost, quality, speed, and resilience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in business, supply chain, or engineering; alternatively, 12+ years of experience in one or more of these areas in lieu of a degree.
6+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, or commodity management focused on compute hardware such as GPUs, CPUs, storage, and/or servers.
3+ years of experience in people management.
3+ years of experience building, leading, and managing sourcing teams.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support supplier relationships and critical projects.
Ability to work onsite in Austin, TX or Palo Alto, CA.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with rapidly evolving priorities and high execution speed.
Must meet U.S. government export authorization requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Technical understanding of datacenter compute architectures, GPUs/accelerators, CPUs, storage systems, ODM/CM models, servers, and racks.
Experience in fast-paced hyperscale or AI infrastructure environments.
Background working with major compute suppliers, ODMs, and contract manufacturers.
Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional skills.
Proven ability to secure supply and manage costs in constrained, high-demand markets.
Passion for SpaceXAI’s mission.

Responsibilities

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing sourcing team focused on GPUs/accelerators, CPUs, storage, ODM/CM, servers, and racks.
Define commodity strategies and multi-year roadmaps in partnership with engineering, architecture, and platform teams.
Oversee end-to-end sourcing, supplier qualification, multi-sourcing, and supplier performance management to meet aggressive build schedules.
Orchestrate demand across SpaceXAI companies and align internal roadmaps with key vendors to secure preferential allocation and capacity.
Negotiate major agreements covering pricing, volume, technology access, and reliable delivery.
Manage ODM/CM relationships and drive improvements in server and rack designs, cost, and delivery.
Monitor supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans for critical compute components.
Drive cost reduction through should-cost modeling, value engineering, and long-term agreements while maintaining quality and reliability standards.
Track team and category KPIs and provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
Foster cross-functional collaboration and promote effective supply chain practices across the organization.

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.
Comprehensive 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.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.