Sr. Global Supply Manager, Datacenter Memory and Storage (Starlink)

Palo Alto · Austin - 800 · USD 175,000-255,000 · 7+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Sep 25, 2026

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Global Supply Manager to own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of leading-edge datacenter memory and storage solutions, spanning HBM, DDR5, enterprise SSDs and other memory on the roadmap.
In this role, you will partner directly with silicon architects, memory and storage engineers, and platform teams to define commodity strategy, build multi-year technology roadmaps, establish and maintain the approved vendor list, and secure massive-scale supply at the record-breaking build speeds the SpaceXAI team is driving.

Partner with engineers and platform teams to define commodity strategy, align multi-year technology roadmaps, and maintain approved vendor lists for HBM, DDR5, server DRAM, SSDs, and next-generation solutions
Orchestrate demand forecasting and allocation across SpaceXAI companies to ensure balanced supply support for all programs
Own global sourcing, including supplier qualification, multi-sourcing strategies, and performance management to meet build schedules and reduce lead times
Negotiate agreements focused on competitive pricing, volume commitments, and preferential allocation, using creative approaches where needed to secure supply at reasonable cost
Align internal roadmaps with key vendors and collaborate on capacity planning and technology development
Monitor supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans to protect build schedules
Drive cost reduction through should-cost analysis, long-term agreements, and value engineering while meeting quality and reliability requirements
Build strong supplier relationships through regular reviews and joint projects
Track KPIs for cost, quality, delivery, and resilience; report progress to leadership

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience working in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering; or 12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
7+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management with a focus on semiconductors, memory, storage, or datacenter infrastructure
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
Position requires being onsite in Palo Alto, CA or Austin, TX
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State to conform to U.S. Government export regulations

Deep technical understanding of datacenter memory architectures (HBM, DDR5, LPDDR, high-bandwidth solutions), enterprise storage (SSDs, NVMe, storage-class memory), and related supply ecosystems
Proven experience in fast-paced, high-growth technology or hyperscale environments with direct responsibility for large-scale memory/storage sourcing
Previous experience at hyperscalers, memory/storage OEMs (e.g., Micron, SK hynix, Samsung), AI infrastructure companies, or semiconductor supply organizations
Demonstrated success negotiating and managing complex, high-value supplier relationships in volatile, supply-constrained markets
Strong negotiation, analytical, project management, financial modeling, and cross-functional leadership skills
Familiarity with commodity management, long-term roadmap planning, vendor development, capacity reservation agreements, and approved vendor list processes
Passion for SpaceX’s mission and excitement about contributing to the fastest AI infrastructure builds on Earth