Global Supply Manager, Datacenter Switches and Optics (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Partner deeply with responsible engineers, silicon architects, and network teams to co-define commodity strategy, multi-year technology roadmaps, and approved vendor lists for switches and optics (400G–1.5T and next-generation architectures)
• Own global sourcing end-to-end, including aggressive supplier qualification, dual/multi-sourcing strategies, and performance management to deliver unprecedented on-time delivery and lead-time compression while supporting SpaceX's record-breaking cluster build cadence
• Negotiate transformative commercial agreements that include not only pricing and volume, co-development commitments, early access to pre-production silicon/optics, and priority allocation during industry shortages
• Deploy predictive analytics, AI-driven demand forecasting, and real-time supply chain visibility tools to anticipate and mitigate risks, (geopolitical, capacity, yield, or technology transition) before they impact build schedules
• Drive continuous cost leadership through value engineering, should-cost modeling, and long-term pricing agreements while maintaining or exceeding the highest quality and reliability standards required for SpaceX training clusters
• Lead supplier innovation programs, challenge and collaborate with vendors on custom form factors, power-efficient designs, higher-density optics, and open standards that accelerate SpaceX's hardware roadmap and reduce total cost of ownership
• Build and maintain a world-class supply base through strategic relationships, regular executive business reviews, and joint development projects that position SpaceX as the preferred partner for cutting-edge networking hardware
• Establish clear KPIs for cost, quality, speed, and resilience that are reviewed weekly with leadership
• Act as a force multiplier across the organization by mentoring cross-functional teams on supply chain best practices and fostering a culture of ownership, speed, and technical depth

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
• Business
• Supply Chain
• Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management with a focus on hardware, semiconductors, networking, or datacenter infrastructure

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Technical understanding of datacenter networking architectures, ethernet switches, optical transceivers, and/or high-speed interconnects
• Experience working in 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 extremely 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 the fastest AI infrastructure builds on Earth

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support supplier relationships and critical projects
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with rapidly evolving priorities and world-class execution speed
• This position is based in Palo Alto, CA and requires being onsite