Global Supply Manager, Datacenter Switches and Optics (Starlink)

The role

The Global Supply Manager will own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of datacenter switches and optics. This role involves partnering with engineers to define commodity strategy and secure supply for AI infrastructure programs.

What you will do

• Partner with engineers, silicon architects, and network teams to define commodity strategy and technology roadmaps
• Own global sourcing end-to-end including supplier qualification and performance management
• Negotiate commercial agreements including pricing, volume, and co-development commitments
• Deploy predictive analytics and AI-driven demand forecasting to mitigate risks
• Drive cost leadership through value engineering and should-cost modeling
• Lead supplier innovation programs for custom form factors and power-efficient designs
• Build and maintain a world-class supply base through strategic relationships
• Establish and review KPIs for cost, quality, speed, and resilience
• Mentor cross-functional teams on supply chain best practices

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering; or 10+ years of experience in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management with a focus on hardware, semiconductors, networking, or datacenter infrastructure
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting.