Technical Sourcing Manager, Storage and Components

About the role

Join our dynamic Global Supplier Management and Technical Sourcing team, where you'll be a key driver in forging strategic partnerships that fuel technical innovation, uphold rigorous quality standards, and deliver significant cost savings through optimized supply chain solutions.

Responsibilities

• Commercial lead for critical components for AI hardware systems and products powering our cutting-edge data center deployments.
• Spearhead strategic sourcing initiatives, build robust supplier relationships, and ensure supply chain resilience by developing diverse sourcing options.
• Navigate the hardware landscape, lead complex negotiations, and collaborate with engineering teams to shape business and technology roadmaps.
• Optimize the total cost of ownership for our rapidly expanding global infrastructure.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the supplier selection process for new platforms and components, secure favorable agreements, and continuously assess supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and technology alignment.
• Develop, implement, and refine comprehensive sourcing strategies and roadmaps to drive continuous improvement across components and third party storage.
• Maintain a pulse on emerging technologies and industry trends to conduct insightful competitive analyses.
• Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with leadership at core suppliers, influencing their business models and technology roadmaps.
• Lead supplier negotiations, manage RFQs/RFPs, and finalize business awards.
• Own and implement Master Supply Agreements and statements of work (SOWs).
• Drive commercial engagements for prototype sourcing and development, supporting seamless transitions from NPI to mass production ensuring continuity of supply.
• Propose and implement innovative supply chain enhancements to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience in data center, hyperscaler, cloud service provider, or AI system hardware supply chain and related industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or Business Administration. Equivalent experience in high-tech commodity management will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into tangible results and drive execution.
• Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and consensus-building skills.
• Experience collaborating effectively with internal and external partners in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• Strong understanding of "should cost" modeling and value analysis.
• Proven experience partnering with C-suite executives and key supplier stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Preferred Master's degree in a technical, engineering field, or Business Administration.

Skills

• Strategic sourcing leadership.
• Market intelligence and competitive analysis.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Negotiation and contract management.
• Contract lifecycle management.
• New product introduction (NPI) & production support.
• Supply chain optimization.

Benefits

• The base salary range for this role is $177,000 to $237,000.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Equity awards.
• A comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, ability to participate in employee stock purchase program (ESPP), mental wellness benefits through Spring Health, family-forming support provided by Carrot, paid parental leave, flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside, 401(k) with a generous employer match, flexible PTO, catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations, a casual work environment, and a work culture focused on innovative disruption.

Pay

The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon hire.