SpaceX
GlobalSupplyManager,DatacenterSwitchesandOptics(Starlink)
“Global Supply Manager, Datacenter Switches and Optics (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: Global supply chain, Procurement, Sourcing, Commodity management. Own end-to-end sourcing strategy. Manage suppliers”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver unprecedented on-time delivery; Lead-time compression; Support record-breaking cluster build cadence; Continuous cost leadership; Maintain highest quality standards; Exceed highest quality standards; Maintain reliability standards; Exceed reliability standards; Accelerate hardware roadmap; Reduce total cost of ownership; Position SpaceX preferred partner; Establish clear KPIs; Reviewed weekly with leadership
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; Risk mitigation
Willingness to travel, ITAR requirements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 6+ years experience, 10+ years experience, 5+ years global supply chain, 5+ years procurement, 5+ years sourcing, 5+ years commodity management
Nice to Have
Technical understanding networking architectures, Experience hyperscale environment, Previous experience hyperscalers, Previous experience networking OEMs, Previous experience AI infrastructure, Previous experience semiconductor supply, Demonstrated success ambiguous environments, Demonstrated success aggressive timelines, Negotiation skills, Analytical skills, Project management skills, Cross-functional collaboration skills, Familiarity commodity management, Familiarity roadmap planning, Familiarity vendor development, Familiarity approved vendor list
What You'll Do.
Own end-to-end sourcing strategy
Deliver datacenter switches
Deliver datacenter optics
Partner with engineers
Define commodity strategy
Build commodity roadmap
Establish approved vendor list
Maintain approved vendor list
Negotiate high-impact agreements
Accelerate delivery timelines
Actively manage inventory
Optimize for supply chain resilience
Co-define commodity strategy
Co-define multi-year technology roadmaps
Co-define approved vendor lists
Aggressive supplier qualification
Dual/multi-sourcing strategies
Supplier performance management
Deliver on-time delivery
Lead-time compression
Support cluster build cadence
Negotiate commercial agreements
Deploy predictive analytics
Deploy AI-driven demand forecasting
Deploy real-time supply chain visibility tools
Drive continuous cost leadership
Long-term pricing agreements
Maintain quality standards
Exceed quality standards
Maintain reliability standards
Exceed reliability standards
Lead supplier innovation programs
Collaborate with vendors
Power-efficient designs
Higher-density optics
Accelerate hardware roadmap
Reduce total cost of ownership
Build world-class supply base
Strategic relationships
Regular executive business reviews
Joint development projects
Review KPIs with leadership
Mentor cross-functional teams
Foster culture of ownership
Foster culture of speed
Foster culture of technical depth
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with engineers; Partner with silicon architects; Partner with network teams; Cross-functional teams; Collaborate with vendors
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning, Project management
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