Global Supply Manager, Hyperscale Datacenter Switches & Optics

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Austin is seeking a Global Supply Manager to lead the sourcing and supplier management for datacenter switches and optics. This role will drive end-to-end sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, and implement tools to optimize the supply chain. Candidates should possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, along with extensive experience in hardware procurement.

The ideal candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments and will be integral to SpaceX's rapid growth and hardware initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in supply chain, procurement, or commodity management.
• 5+ years experience with hardware or datacenter infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sourcing strategy for datacenter switches and optics.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and manage supplier performance.
• Deploy AI-driven forecasting and supply chain visibility tools.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Austin is seeking a Global Supply Manager to lead the sourcing and supplier management for datacenter switches and optics. This role will drive end-to-end sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, and implement tools to optimize the supply chain. Candidates should possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, along with extensive experience in hardware procurement.

The ideal candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments and will be integral to SpaceX's rapid growth and hardware initiatives.