Hardware Strategic Sourcing Manager, Optics
Core
Own sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships for fiber and optical interconnect components to support OpenAI's next-generation AI infrastructure.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (optical hardware)
Builds
High-speed optical connectivity systems for AI supercomputing infrastructure
Domain
AI hardware / Optical communications / Data center infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier management, RFQ/RFP management, should-cost modeling, supply chain risk management, contract negotiation, capacity planning, supplier qualification, cost optimization, multi-tier supply chain analysis
Preferred skills
Optical fiber and interconnect supply chain expertise, high-speed interconnects knowledge, semiconductor/hardware manufacturing experience, AI/hyperscale data center scaling experience
Technologies
Fiber-optic components, optical cable assemblies, FAUs, fiber-to-chip interfaces, optical packaging, backplane assemblies
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for optical interconnects, identify and qualify suppliers, negotiate supplier agreements, drive cost reduction through should-cost analysis, manage supply continuity and capacity, partner with engineering on technical requirements, build strategic supplier relationships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC