Global Supply Manager, Datacenter Cooling Equipment (Starlink)

The role

This person will own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of datacenter cooling equipment and supporting systems for hyperscale AI clusters. They will partner with engineers to define commodity strategy, build roadmaps, and secure supply for mechanical cooling infrastructure and consumables.

What you will do

• Partner with engineers and thermal architects to define commodity strategy and technology roadmaps
• Own global sourcing end-to-end for cooling equipment, systems, and consumables
• Negotiate commercial agreements including pricing, volume, and co-development commitments
• Deploy predictive analytics and AI-driven demand forecasting tools
• Drive cost leadership through should-cost modeling and value engineering
• Lead supplier innovation programs for custom high-efficiency designs
• Build and maintain a hybrid supply base through strategic relationships
• Standardize and automate procurement, NPI, and inventory optimization processes
• Champion sustainability and supply chain ethics initiatives
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends in datacenter cooling

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Energy; or 10+ years of experience in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Energy
• 5+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, or commodity management with a focus on cooling systems, HVAC, mechanical infrastructure, or industrial fluid systems
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Nice to have

• Deep technical understanding of datacenter cooling technologies, piping/valve systems, controls/instrumentation, and chemical consumables
• Proven track record managing sourcing for capital cooling equipment and supporting components/consumables in hyperscale, data center, or heavy industrial environments
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth technology or infrastructure companies
• Previous experience at hyperscalers, data center operators, cooling OEMs, EPC firms, or industrial fluid system providers
• Demonstrated success delivering results in ambiguous, high-velocity environments
• Strong negotiation, analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Familiarity with commodity management, long-lead equipment procurement, roadmap planning, and approved vendor list processes
• Passion for SpaceX's mission

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. The company is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars.