Sourcing Manager, Datacenter (Starlink)
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Co-define build strategies, L10/L11 roadmaps, and Statements of Work (SOW) for ODMs and CMs across compute servers and network hardware. Own global ODM/CM management end-to-end, including selection, qualification, onboarding, performance governance, and relationship management to achieve on-time delivery and continuous lead-time compression. Define and negotiate transformative SOWs and commercial agreements that rigorously challenge unnecessary specifications, drive value engineering, and secure aggressive pricing without compromising quality standards. Drive continuous cost leadership through should-cost modeling, design-for-manufacturability reviews, and long-term pricing agreements. Standardize NPI-to-mass-production processes, implement advanced inventory and WIP optimization models, and establish clear KPIs reviewed weekly with leadership. This role requires a US citizen or permanent resident due to ITAR compliance and is based onsite in Austin, TX.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of experience working in Business
- 5+ years of experience working in Manufacturing
- 5+ years of experience working in Supply Chain
- 5+ years of experience working in Engineering
- 9+ years of experience working in Business
- 9+ years of experience working in Manufacturing
- 9+ years of experience working in Supply Chain
- 9+ years of experience working in Engineering
- 4+ years of experience working in global supply chain
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support ODM/CM factory sites, audits, and critical projects
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with rapidly evolving priorities and world-class execution speed
- U.S. citizen or national
- U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)
- Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
- Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
- Eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Desired Qualifications
- Deep technical understanding of L10/L11 manufacturing flows, FATP, value engineering, design-for-manufacturability, and the global ODM/CM ecosystem for hyperscale datacenter hardware
- Proven track record managing ODMs and CMs at L10 and L11 levels in hyperscale or high-growth technology environments
- Hands-on familiarity with server/network build processes and FATP concepts
- Previous experience at hyperscalers, leading ODMs, Tier-1 CMs, or AI infrastructure companies with aggressive scaling demands
- Demonstrated success negotiating complex SOWs, challenging specifications and costs, and delivering results in ambiguous, high-velocity environments with extreme timelines and massive scale
- Strong negotiation, analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Familiarity with commodity management, roadmap planning, and approved vendor list processes in a manufacturing context
- Passion for SpaceX's mission and excitement about enabling the fastest AI infrastructure builds on Earth
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