Head of Compute Hardware Sourcing & Supply Chain

InvestedintheMission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a seasoned Sr. Manager, Supply Chain for Datacenter Compute Infrastructure (Starlink) to build and lead a sourcing team responsible for GPUs, CPUs, storage, servers, and ODM/CM relationships.

You will define multi-year roadmaps, secure supply, and drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements across SpaceXAI facilities. The role requires strong leadership, deep compute hardware sourcing experience, and the ability to coordinate with engineering, vendors, and platform teams to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in supply chain/engineering context, or 14+ years in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, or commodity management with a focus on compute hardware (GPUs, CPUs, storage, and/or servers).
• 4+ years of experience in people management.
• 4+ years of experience building, leading, and managing sourcing teams.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing sourcing team focused on GPU/accelerators, CPUs, storage, ODM/CM, servers, and racks.
• Define commodity strategies and multi-year roadmaps in partnership with engineering, architecture, and platform teams.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing, supplier qualification, multi-sourcing, and performance management to meet aggressive build schedules.
• Orchestrate demand across SpaceXAI companies and align internal roadmaps with key vendors to secure preferential allocation and capacity.
• Negotiate major agreements focused on pricing, volume, technology access, and reliable delivery, using creative approaches as needed.
• Manage ODM/CM relationships and drive improvements in server and rack designs, cost, and delivery.
• Monitor supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans for critical compute components.
• Drive cost reduction through should-cost modeling, value engineering, and long-term agreements while maintaining quality and reliability standards.
• Track team and category KPIs; provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and promote effective supply chain practices across the organization.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Procurement

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 14+ years experience

Job description

SpaceX seeks a seasoned Sr. Manager, Supply Chain for Datacenter Compute Infrastructure (Starlink) to build and lead a sourcing team responsible for GPUs, CPUs, storage, servers, and ODM/CM relationships.

You will define multi-year roadmaps, secure supply, and drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements across SpaceXAI facilities. The role requires strong leadership, deep compute hardware sourcing experience, and the ability to coordinate with engineering, vendors, and platform teams to meet