Strategic Sourcing Manager, Memory Storage & CPUs
Hybrid · San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing strategy and global supplier partnerships for Memory Storage & CPUs, focusing on end-to-end category ownership, complex commercial negotiations, and building a reliable global supply base. The role demands strong strategic sourcing and supplier management experience, understanding of electronic and module-level cost drivers, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Finance, and Program Management. Key responsibilities include translating engineering requirements into sourcing plans, driving cost benchmarking, and mentoring peers.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of strategic sourcing or supplier management experience in advanced electronics, cloud infrastructure, telecom, or semiconductor supply chains
- Demonstrated success owning a category and supplier portfolio at scale
- Strong understanding of electronic and module-level cost drivers
- Proven ability to influence and partner with Engineering, Program Management, Legal, and Finance at senior levels
- Executive presence and ability to communicate clearly in high-stakes supplier and leadership forums
- Comfort with fast-paced ambiguity and decisive decision-making in compressed timelines
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in hyperscale datacenter supply chain environments
- Familiarity with export controls and high-risk country strategies
- Technical background in mechanical/electrical engineering, high-speed IO, thermal systems, or rack-scale architecture
- Experience building sourcing playbooks, processes, and scalable operational mechanisms
Additional Requirements
- Candidates for this role may need to meet certain legal status requirements to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations.
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