Sourcing Manager, Server Mechanical & Cooling

InvestedintheMission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a world-class Sourcing Manager to own end-to-end sourcing strategy for server mechanicals and cooling for AI compute hardware. You will partner with responsible engineers to define roadmaps, optimize SOWs, and drive on-time, cost-efficient hardware deployment at scale.

The role demands deep technical knowledge of chassis, cold plates, TIM, and fans, plus strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration in a high-velocity environment. Based onsite in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in a relevant field, or 9+ years in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of experience in global supply chain, commodity management, or mechanical/thermal sourcing (server chassis, cooling)
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and to work extended hours during major cluster deployments

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineers to define commodity strategy and roadmaps for server mechanics and cooling.
• Own end-to-end sourcing, supplier selection, qualification, capacity, and performance governance.
• Define and negotiate SOWs and commercial agreements that drive value while maintaining thermal and reliability standards.
• Drive cost leadership through should-cost modeling and long-term pricing agreements.
• Manage RFIs/RFPs/RFQs; visit supplier factories to assess capabilities and capacity.
• Monitor industry trends in cooling and chassis to mitigate sole-source and long-lead risks.
• Develop requirements for NPI and production, ensuring smooth mass production transitions.
• Lead supplier innovation programs and executive reviews to secure favorable terms and partnerships

Skills

Global supply chain

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a world-class Sourcing Manager to own end-to-end sourcing strategy for server mechanicals and cooling for AI compute hardware. You will partner with responsible engineers to define roadmaps, optimize SOWs, and drive on-time, cost-efficient hardware deployment at scale.

The role demands deep technical knowledge of chassis, cold plates, TIM, and fans, plus strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration in a high-velocity environment. Based onsite in Austin, TX.