Sr. Manager, Datacenter Compute Infrastructure (Starlink)
$185,000–$260,000 year
On-sitePalo Alto, California, United States
Job Summary
Build and lead a high-performing sourcing team focused on GPU/accelerators, CPUs, storage, ODM/CM, servers, and racks to support SpaceXAI's large-scale AI training clusters. Define commodity strategies and multi-year roadmaps in partnership with engineering and architecture teams, while overseeing end-to-end sourcing, supplier qualification, and performance management to meet aggressive build schedules. Orchestrate demand across SpaceXAI companies to align internal roadmaps with key vendors, securing preferential allocation and capacity. Negotiate major agreements on pricing, volume, and delivery, manage ODM/CM relationships to drive design and cost improvements, and implement mitigation plans for supply chain risks. Drive cost reduction through should-cost modeling and long-term agreements while tracking category KPIs for senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of experience working in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
- 14+ years of experience working in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering in lieu of a degree
- 8+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, or commodity management with a focus on compute hardware (GPUs, CPUs, storage, and/or servers)
- 4+ years of experience in people management
- 4+ years of experience building, leading, and managing sourcing teams
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support supplier relationships and critical projects
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with rapidly evolving priorities and world-class execution speed
- This position is based in Austin, TX or Palo Alto, CA, and requires being onsite
- 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
- Technical understanding of datacenter compute architectures, GPUs/accelerators, CPUs, storage systems, ODM/CM models, servers, and racks
- Experience in fast-paced hyperscale or AI infrastructure environments
- Background working with major compute suppliers, ODMs, and contract manufacturers
- Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional skills
- Proven ability to secure supply and manage costs in constrained, high-demand markets
- Passion for SpaceXAI's mission
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