Category Sourcing Manager – Capital Equipment & IT (6-Month Contract)
Astera Labs · San Jose, CA · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyContract
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and procurement activities across:
- Capital equipment (lab, test, and infrastructure equipment)
- IT hardware and related services
- Select corporate services categories
- Execute end-to-end sourcing processes including supplier identification, RFQs/RFPs, cost analysis, negotiation, and award
- Partner with engineering and IT stakeholders to understand technical requirements and ensure supplier alignment
- Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance tracking, and issue resolution
- Support purchase order execution, delivery tracking, and resolution of procurement-related issues
- Drive cost savings, value engineering, and cycle-time improvements across sourcing activities
- Ensure procurement compliance with internal policies, contracts, and systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle, or similar)
- Collaborate with global procurement teams to align on preferred vendors, strategies, and contracts
- Provide insights into supply market dynamics, pricing trends, and sourcing risks
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
- 6+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience
- Demonstrated experience sourcing hardware, capital equipment, or technical products/services
- Experience managing RFQs, negotiations, supplier selection, and contracting
- Strong operational execution skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting semiconductor, hardware, or data center environments
- Prior experience sourcing lab equipment, test equipment, or IT infrastructure
- Exposure to corporate services sourcing (e.g., facilities, logistics, professional services)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to quickly ramp and operate independently in a high-growth environment