Strategic Sourcing Manager - Contract Manufacturing & Compute
Core
Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies for Tier 1 Contract Manufacturers supporting complex compute hardware, custom server platforms, and high-speed interconnects.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (contract manufacturing & compute)
Builds
Custom server platforms, compute modules, and high-speed interconnects for autonomous driving systems
Domain
Automotive electronics / High-performance computing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, global supply management, manufacturing cost modeling, commercial negotiation, contract management, supply chain strategy
Preferred skills
Experience with Tier 1 EMS/ODMs, high-speed digital compute architectures, automotive reliability standards, executive supplier engagement
Technologies
SMT/FATP, PCBA, server platforms, high-speed interconnects, OTS silicon
Responsibilities
Design multi-year sourcing strategies for Tier 1 manufacturers, lead commercial negotiations for manufacturing engagements, draft and execute key supply agreements, manage sub-tier commodities pricing, build total cost of ownership models, partner with engineering on factory footprint and NPI execution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
