Head of Datacenter Compute & AI Infrastructure Sourcing

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manager, Datacenter Compute Infrastructure (Starlink) in Austin, TX to lead a team responsible for sourcing GPU/accelerators, CPUs, storage, and server components for large-scale AI training clusters.

You will define commodity strategies, align with engineering and vendors, and ensure delivery on aggressive schedules. The ideal candidate has deep compute hardware sourcing expertise, proven leadership, and a track record of cost and risk management in hyperscale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in supply chain, or 14+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, or commodity management focusing 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

GPU accelerators

CPUs

Storage

ODM CM relationships

Servers

Racks

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

14+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manager, Datacenter Compute Infrastructure (Starlink) in Austin, TX to lead a team responsible for sourcing GPU/accelerators, CPUs, storage, and server components for large-scale AI training clusters.

You will define commodity strategies, align with engineering and vendors, and ensure delivery on aggressive schedules. The ideal candidate has deep compute hardware sourcing expertise, proven leadership, and a track record of cost and risk management in hyperscale