Global Supply Manager, Datacenter Switches and Optics (Starlink)

SpaceX

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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Global Supply Manager, Datacenter Switches and Optics (Starlink)

Join SpaceX as a Global Supply Manager for Datacenter Switches and Optics, where you will lead the sourcing strategy and supplier management for cutting-edge networking hardware, including switches and optics from 400G to 1.6T. You will collaborate with engineering teams to define technology roadmaps and approved vendor lists, negotiate transformative agreements, manage inventory, and deploy predictive analytics tools to ensure supply chain resilience. Ideal candidates have a background in global procurement or commodity management within fast-paced tech environments, experience with datacenter networking architectures, and strong negotiation and project management skills. This role is pivotal in supporting SpaceX’s ambitious AI infrastructure program, requiring expertise in hardware procurement and a passion for driving world-class execution speed.

What you'll do

  • Define and co-define commodity strategy with engineering teams.
  • Own global sourcing, including supplier qualification and performance management.
  • Negotiate high-impact agreements for pricing, volume, and priority allocation.
  • Deploy predictive analytics to mitigate supply chain risks proactively.
  • Drive continuous cost leadership through value engineering and should-cost modeling.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management with a focus on hardware, semiconductors, networking, or datacenter infrastructure.
  • Technical understanding of datacenter networking architectures, ethernet switches, optical transceivers, and high-speed interconnects.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments or hyperscale companies.
  • Previous experience at hyperscalers, networking OEMs, AI infrastructure companies, or semiconductor supply organizations.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated success delivering results in ambiguous, high-velocity environments with aggressive timelines.

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