Hardware Strategic Sourcing & Manufacturing Partnerships Manager
Core
Lead strategic engagements with joint design manufacturers (JDMs), contract manufacturers (CMs), and original design manufacturers (ODMs) to support OpenAI's AI-native silicon and rack-scale systems.
Role type
Senior Hardware Strategic Sourcing & Manufacturing Partnerships Manager
Builds
AI-native silicon, rack-scale systems, and related infrastructure
Domain
Hardware, Semiconductors, Advanced Manufacturing, Technology Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, JDM/CM/ODM partner management, RFI/RFP leadership, contract negotiation, manufacturing cost modeling, should-cost analysis, supply chain risk mitigation, cross-functional program management
Preferred skills
Asia manufacturing ecosystem familiarity, ERP/MRP/PLM system experience, executive relationship building
Technologies
ERP, MRP, PLM
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for JDM/CM/ODM engagement models; Lead end-to-end RFI and RFP processes; Evaluate manufacturing partners on technical capabilities and commercial competitiveness; Negotiate and structure complex manufacturing agreements; Establish commercial and operational ownership across partner models; Apply should-cost analysis and cost-down planning; Lead partner onboarding and program bring-up; Coordinate manufacturing readiness and production ramp; Build and maintain executive relationships with manufacturing partners; Establish ongoing partner governance through performance scorecards; Identify and mitigate manufacturing and supply chain risks; Develop repeatable frameworks for partner selection and performance management