Principal Sourcing Manager – Silicon Technologies

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for one or more of the following: Foundry, OSAT, Substrates, Test
• Analyze industry trends, supplier capabilities, and cost structures to identify opportunities for innovation, risk mitigation, and cost savings
• Build and maintain should-cost models, total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses, and financial assessments for strategic deals
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, licensing agreements, and other service contracts
• Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) programs to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Monitor and assess supplier financial health, IP portfolio strength, and technology differentiation
• Partner with R&D and engineering teams to align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps and product development timelines
• Manage cross-functional sourcing projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely execution
• Influence supplier technology decisions and roadmap alignment to support Astera Labs' strategic goals

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or supplier management in the semiconductor or cloud infrastructure industry
• Strong understanding of technology trends in the Datacenter Infrastructure space, and ability to move fast to evaluate newer technologies and suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations such as Capacity Reservation Agreements, SOWs, and manage supplier relationships across global teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management
• Experience working directly with Foundries, OSATs, and Test houses
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and contract management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and business teams