Datacenter and Optical Hardware Sourcing Manager (Starlink)

DATACENTER AND OPTICAL HARDWARE SOURCING MANAGER (STARLINK)

Starlink is the world’s largest satellite-based ISP, delivering global connectivity through a massive satellite constellation and rapidly expanding ground infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of datacenter and optical networking hardware for our Points of Presence (PoPs) and datacenters. In this role, you will own end-to-end sourcing and procurement for critical datacenter and optical hardware. You will build strategic supplier partnerships, negotiate high-impact agreements, accelerate delivery timelines, actively manage inventory, and continuously optimize for cost, quality, speed, and supply chain resilience. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments, possesses strong commercial acumen, and has a proven ability to deliver results in datacenter or high-scale infrastructure procurement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Negotiate creative, flexible, and commercially strong agreements (including maintenance, repair, and sparing programs) with suppliers of datacenter and optical hardware.


• Partner closely with engineering, network planning, and operations teams to align sourcing strategies with technical requirements and deployment timelines.


• Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, development, and performance management while identifying cost-saving opportunities, mitigating risks, and driving continuous commercial and operational improvements.


• Own procurement execution to ensure on-time delivery of hardware while meeting or beating budget targets.


• Drive standardization, scalability, and continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and workflows.


• Set and deliver aggressive targets for cost optimization, supplier performance, delivery speed, and quality in support of global infrastructure growth.


• Build strong cross-functional relationships and foster a high-performance culture focused on results and continuous improvement.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience working in one or more of the following fields:
  
  
  
  • Hardware or product management
  
  
  • Engineering
  
  
  • Procurement
  
  
  • Supply chain management
  
  
  • Strategy and operations
  
  
  • Technology
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Self-starting, able to identify areas for improvement with minimal direction


• Experience in managing technical or construction projects from beginning to end


• Ability to tackle complex and ambiguous problems


• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills


• Experience or interest in data analysis, data visualization, and/or financial analysis


• Demonstrates commitment to SpaceX’s goals of reusability, renewability, and sustainability

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.