Head of Supply Chain - Datacenter Compute (Starlink)

InvestedintheMission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain - Datacenter Compute Infrastructure (Starlink) to build and lead a team responsible for GPU/accelerators, CPUs, storage, ODM/CM relationships, and server/rack components for large-scale AI training clusters. You will define commodity strategies, align roadmaps with engineering and vendors, secure supply, and optimize for cost, quality, speed, and resilience.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in global compute hardware supply chain, 3+ years in people

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in one of Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering; or 12+ years in lieu of a degree.
• 6+ years of global supply chain experience focused on compute hardware (GPUs, CPUs, storage, servers).
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• 3+ years of leading and building 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 with engineering 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 roadmaps with key vendors for capacity and preferential allocation.
• Negotiate major agreements focusing on pricing, volume, technology access, and reliable delivery.
• 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.
• Track team and category KPIs; provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and promote effective supply chain practices.

Skills

Global supply chain

Compute hardware sourcing

People management

Sourcing team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain - Datacenter Compute Infrastructure (Starlink) to build and lead a team responsible for GPU/accelerators, CPUs, storage, ODM/CM relationships, and server/rack components for large-scale AI training clusters. You will define commodity strategies, align roadmaps with engineering and vendors, secure supply, and optimize for cost, quality, speed, and resilience.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in global compute hardware supply chain, 3+ years in people