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Global Supply Manager, Datacenter Switches and Optics (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink - Electronic Sourcing
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Austin, TXFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Global Supply Manager responsible for end-to-end sourcing, supplier management, and delivery of datacenter switches and optics (400G–1.6T and beyond) for Starlink, partnering with engineers to define commodity strategy, manage vendor approvals, and secure supply at high-speed build cadences.

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 supplier qualification, dual/multi-sourcing, and performance management to deliver on-time delivery and lead-time compression while supporting SpaceX's cluster build cadence
  • Negotiate commercial agreements including pricing, volume, co-development commitments, early access to pre-production silicon/optics, and priority allocation during shortages
  • Deploy predictive analytics, AI-driven demand forecasting, and real-time supply chain visibility tools to mitigate risks before they impact schedules
  • Drive continuous cost leadership through value engineering, should-cost modeling, and long-term pricing agreements while maintaining high quality and reliability
  • Lead supplier innovation programs and collaborate with vendors on custom form factors, power-efficient designs, higher-density optics, and open standards
  • Build and maintain a world-class supply base through strategic relationships, executive reviews, and joint development projects
  • Establish KPIs for cost, quality, speed, and resilience and review weekly with leadership
  • Mentor cross-functional teams on supply chain best practices and foster ownership, speed, and technical depth

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in business, supply chain, or engineering (or 10+ years alternative experience)
  • 5+ years in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management with hardware, semiconductors, networking, or datacenter infrastructure

Skills

Required:Commodity strategy and roadmappingSupplier qualification and multi-sourcingNegotiation of commercial agreements
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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