Sourcing Manager, Rack Components, Cooling/Mechanicals (Starlink)
Core
Own end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of rack-level cooling and mechanical components for SpaceXAI compute and network hardware.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Manager (Datacenter Rack Cooling & Mechanicals)
Builds
SpaceXAI compute and network hardware clusters
Domain
Aerospace / Datacenter Infrastructure / Mechanical Engineering
Required skills
Global sourcing strategy, commodity management, supplier qualification, SOW negotiation, should-cost modeling, NPI-to-mass-production transition, risk mitigation, technical drawing review, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Hyperscale datacenter experience, liquid-cooling fabricator relationships, sheet-metal/weldment expertise, ITAR compliance knowledge, executive presentation skills
Technologies
OCP standards, EIA standards, RDHx, manifolds, dripless quick disconnects, PDU mounting hardware
Responsibilities
Define commodity strategy and approved vendor lists for rack cooling and mechanicals; manage global supplier selection and capacity reservation; negotiate transformative SOWs and commercial agreements; drive continuous cost leadership through should-cost modeling; act as supplier interface for RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and conduct factory audits; monitor industry trends and mitigate long-lead risks; standardize NPI-to-mass-production processes; lead supplier innovation programs; present value propositions to executives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
