About the role
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SOURCING MANAGER, DATACENTER (STARLINK) We are seeking a world-class Sourcing Manager to own end-to-end strategic management of Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) and Contract Manufacturers (CMs) for all SpaceX compute and network hardware builds at L10 (subassembly/module) and L11 (system-level/FATP) stages. In this role, you will partner deeply with responsible engineers to define build strategies, craft and optimize Statements of Work (SOW), aggressively challenge unnecessary specifications and costs, and drive manufacturing execution at extreme velocity and scale. You will elevate ODM/CM relationships into true strategic partnerships that deliver unprecedented on-time delivery, quality, cost efficiency, and flexibility while powering SpaceX's record-breaking cluster deployment cadence. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in server and network manufacturing processes, thrives in high-ambiguity/high-velocity environments, and turns ODM/CM operations into a core competitive advantage and force multiplier for SpaceX's AI infrastructure leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner deeply with responsible engineers, hardware teams, and manufacturing experts to co-define build strategies, L10/L11 manufacturing roadmaps, and Statements of Work (SOW) for ODMs and CMs across compute servers, network hardware, and related assemblies 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 while supporting SpaceX's aggressive cluster build cadence Define and negotiate transformative SOWs and commercial agreements that rigorously challenge unnecessary specifications, drive value engineering, secure aggressive pricing, capacity commitments, and flexibility without compromising the highest quality and reliability standards required for SpaceX training clusters Drive continuous cost leadership through should-cost modeling, design-for-manufacturability reviews, specification optimization, and long-term pricing agreements that meaningfully reduce total cost of ownership while accelerating time-to-scale Standardize and automate NPI-to-mass-production processes, implement advanced inventory and WIP optimization models (including consignment and just-in-time tailored to SpaceX's build velocity), and establish clear KPIs for cost, quality, speed, yield, and resilience that are reviewed weekly with leadership BASIC