Global Supply Manager, Cables (Starlink)

Global Supply Manager, Cables (Starlink) Austin, TX SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is 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. We are seeking a world‑class Global Supply Manager to own end‑to‑end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery for the full spectrum of datacenter cabling, including Active Electrical Cables (AEC), Active Optical Cables (AOC), CAT6, and all other interconnect cables, plus the critical cable installation labor and services required to support SpaceX's hyperscale compute and network builds. In this role, you will manage finished cable assemblies and their key sub‑components (transceivers, DSPs, raw cable, connectors) while simultaneously orchestrating high‑volume, high‑velocity installation labor at deployment sites. RESPONSIBILITIES Partner deeply with responsible engineers, network architects, and deployment teams to co‑define commodity strategy, multi‑year technology roadmaps, and approved vendor lists for AEC, AOC, CAT6, and all datacenter cables, including sub‑components and labor strategies to support SpaceX's build velocity. Own global sourcing end‑to‑end for cable assemblies, sub‑components, and installation labor/services, including aggressive supplier qualification, dual/multi‑sourcing, and performance management to deliver on‑time delivery, lead‑time compression, and labor scalability. Negotiate transformative commercial agreements and SOWs covering pricing, volume, co‑development of custom designs, priority allocation, and flexible labor contracts with ramp‑up/ramp‑down capacity, safety standards, and quality gates. Deploy predictive analytics, AI‑driven demand forecasting, real‑time visibility tools, and labor scheduling platforms to anticipate risks across materials, component integration, and services before they impact builds. Drive continuous cost leadership through should‑cost modeling, value engineering, specification optimization, and long‑term labor pricing agreements that reduce total cost of ownership while accelerating installation speed. Build and maintain a world‑class hybrid supply base through strategic relationships, regular executive business reviews, joint development projects, and performance scorecards that position SpaceX as the preferred high‑velocity partner for both cabling technology and large‑scale installation services. Stay at the forefront of industry trends in high‑speed datacenter interconnects and large‑scale cable installation best practices; translate into actionable strategies that keep SpaceX at the bleeding edge of performance, density, and deployment efficiency. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: Business, Supply Chain, Engineering. 5+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, or commodity management with a focus on datacenter cabling, interconnect hardware, or large‑scale installation services. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Deep technical understanding of AEC/AOC, CAT6, high‑speed interconnect technologies, transceivers, DSPs, and the full datacenter cabling ecosystem, combined with practical experience managing large‑scale installation labor and services. Proven track record managing cable assemblies, sub‑components (transceivers, DSPs, fiber/copper), and/or labor/services in hyperscale or high‑growth technology environments. Hands‑on familiarity with datacenter build processes, cable installation, and FATP‑style integration. Previous experience at hyperscalers, leading cable/transceiver suppliers, ODMs/CMs, or specialized installation service providers supporting AI infrastructure. Demonstrated success negotiating complex SOWs for both hardware commodities and labor/services while delivering results in ambiguous, high‑velocity environments with extreme timelines and massive scale. Strong negotiation, analytical, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills across both technical component and services domains. Familiarity with commodity management, roadmap planning, vendor development, approved vendor lists, and hybrid hardware/services procurement processes. Passion for SpaceX's mission and excitement about enabling the fastest AI infrastructure builds on Earth. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support supplier factories, cable assembly sites, transceiver/DSP vendors, and live installation projects at SpaceX data centers. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with rapidly evolving priorities and world‑class execution speed. This position is based in Austin, TX and requires being onsite. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr