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 datacenter hardware from 400G to 1.6T. You’ll collaborate with engineering teams to define technology roadmaps and secure supply at unprecedented speeds, negotiate transformative agreements, and leverage predictive analytics tools to optimize cost, quality, and resilience in a high-velocity environment. Ideal candidates have over five years of experience in global procurement for hardware or semiconductors, technical knowledge of networking architectures, and success in fast-paced tech environments.

What you'll do

  • Define and co-create commodity strategy, roadmaps, and vendor lists with engineering teams.
  • Own global sourcing for datacenter switches and optics, ensuring dual/multi-sourcing strategies.
  • Negotiate high-impact agreements to secure supply during industry shortages and ensure priority allocation.
  • Deploy predictive analytics tools to mitigate risks and optimize supply chain resilience.
  • Drive continuous cost leadership through value engineering and long-term pricing agreements.

What we're looking for

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

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