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Global Supply Manager, Datacenter Cooling Equipment (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink - Electronic Sourcing
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Austin, TXFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Global supply management role owning end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of datacenter cooling equipment and supporting systems for SpaceX’s hyperscale AI clusters, with a focus on mechanical cooling infrastructure and consumables.

Responsibilities

  • Partner deeply with responsible engineers, thermal architects, and facility teams to co-define commodity strategy, multi-year technology roadmaps, and approved vendor lists for mechanical cooling systems (dry coolers, chillers, pumps, CDUs), auxiliary piping/valves, controls/instrumentation, and chemicals/consumables, anticipating SpaceX's cooling demand and density requirements 12–24 months ahead
  • Own global sourcing end-to-end for cooling equipment, systems, and consumables, including aggressive supplier qualification, dual/multi-sourcing strategies, and performance management to deliver >98% 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 but also co-development commitments, dedicated manufacturing capacity, lead-time reductions, NRE funding models, priority allocation during shortages, and flexible supply programs for chemicals/consumables
  • Deploy predictive analytics, AI-driven demand forecasting, and real-time supply chain visibility tools to anticipate and mitigate risks before they impact cooling system deployment or cluster operations
  • Drive continuous cost leadership through should-cost modeling, value engineering of cooling assemblies and piping designs, specification optimization, and long-term pricing agreements for both capital equipment and recurring consumables while maintaining or exceeding reliability, efficiency, and redundancy standards
  • Lead supplier innovation programs — challenge and collaborate with vendors on high-efficiency designs, modular cooling packages, advanced controls integration, low-GWP refrigerants, optimized piping/valve configurations, and next-generation CDU/pump technologies
  • Build and maintain a world-class hybrid supply base through strategic relationships with OEMs, component suppliers, and chemical providers, regular executive business reviews, joint development projects, and performance scorecards
  • Standardize and automate procurement, NPI, inventory optimization, and installation support processes tailored to SpaceX's build velocity; establish KPIs for cost, quality, speed, system efficiency, and resilience reviewed weekly with leadership
  • Champion sustainability and supply chain ethics initiatives, including responsible sourcing, supplier carbon footprint reduction targets, low-GWP cooling technologies, water usage optimization, and circular economy practices
  • Stay at the forefront of industry trends in datacenter cooling and controls systems; translate into actionable strategies to keep SpaceX at the bleeding edge of cooling performance and deployment speed
  • Act as a force multiplier across the organization by mentoring cross-functional teams on cooling supply chain best practices and fostering a culture of ownership and relentless optimization

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Energy OR 10+ years of experience in one or more of these fields
  • 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

Skills

Required:Datacenter cooling technologiesGlobal sourcing and procurementNegotiation and contract strategyForecasting and analyticsProject management and cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • (Not detailed in the description)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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