Senior Manager, Datacenter Compute Sourcing

InvestedintheMission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manager, Datacenter Compute Infrastructure (Starlink) to lead a sourcing team responsible for GPUs, CPUs, storage, servers and racks.

You will define multi-year commodity strategies, align roadmaps with engineering and vendors, and secure supply for hyperscale AI compute facilities. The role requires deep experience in compute hardware sourcing, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in business, supply chain, or engineering (or 14+ years in lieu of a degree).
• 8+ years in global supply chain, procurement, or commodity management focused on compute hardware (GPUs, CPUs, storage, servers).
• 4+ years of people management.
• 4+ years of 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

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manager, Datacenter Compute Infrastructure (Starlink) to lead a sourcing team responsible for GPUs, CPUs, storage, servers and racks.

You will define multi-year commodity strategies, align roadmaps with engineering and vendors, and secure supply for hyperscale AI compute facilities. The role requires deep experience in compute hardware sourcing, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments.