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Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Data Operations)

SpaceX· Starlink - Ground Infrastructure Operations
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Palo Alto, CA$155k - $215kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Leader role to build and run SpaceXAI's data operations team, defining sourcing strategy, vetting training data, managing vendor relationships, and delivering datasets that meet cost, quality, and speed targets to support AI model development.

Responsibilities

  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing sourcing team focused on acquiring high-quality data that aligns with research needs and model performance
  • Source and co-develop datasets with vendor partners to meet the increasing complexity of our models
  • Oversee the global supplier network, including end-to-end sourcing and supplier qualification, to meet acquisition and delivery targets
  • Negotiate major agreements covering pricing, volume, quality, exclusivity, and delivery reliability, committing budget only to datasets that meaningfully improve model performance
  • Continuously improve, standardize, and scale sourcing processes, workflows, tools, and planning systems
  • Track team and category KPIs and provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree: Business, Supply chain, Engineering, Procurement, Strategy and operations, Technology

Skills

Required:Data operations managementVendor managementNegotiation

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • 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
  • Various discounts and perks
  • Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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