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Global Supply Manager, Datacenter Switches and Optics (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink - Electronic Sourcing
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Palo Alto, CA$145k - $215kfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Global Supply Manager responsible for end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of datacenter switches and optics (400G–1.6T and beyond) for SpaceX Starlink, including commodity roadmaps, vendor management, and supply chain optimization.

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 on-time delivery and lead-time compression while supporting SpaceX's cluster build cadence
  • Negotiate transformative 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 to mitigate risks before they impact build schedules
  • Drive continuous cost leadership via value engineering, should-cost modeling, and long-term pricing agreements while maintaining high quality and reliability
  • Lead supplier innovation programs, 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 clear 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 of experience in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering OR 10+ years of experience in one or more of these areas
  • 5+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management focused on hardware, semiconductors, networking, or datacenter infrastructure

Skills

Required:Datacenter networking hardware procurementNegotiationForecasting and analytics
Nice to have:Project managementVendor management and AVLP

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave policies
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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