Strategic Sourcing Sr. Manager
Core
Own end-to-end supply chain strategy for rack-level components (power, cooling, cabling, structures) in AI infrastructure systems.
Role type
Senior individual contributor supply chain strategy manager
Builds
Resilient, cost-competitive, scalable supply chains for AI rack systems
Domain
Semiconductor hardware / AI infrastructure / High-tech manufacturing
Required skills
Multi-year supply chain strategy, make-vs-buy modeling, supplier selection & qualification, inventory optimization, S&OP integration, NPI readiness, risk management, cost modeling, executive reporting
Preferred skills
15+ years in semiconductor/server hardware, complex multi-component systems, high-value commodity sourcing, analytical modeling, cross-functional influence
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Define multi-year supply chain strategy for rack components; Evaluate make-vs-buy and sourcing models; Lead supplier selection and dual-sourcing programs; Define inventory positioning and safety stock; Embed supply readiness in product development lifecycle; Maintain supply chain risk register and mitigation plans; Model total landed cost and should-cost; Report KPIs to executive leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
