Sourcing Manager, ODM/OEM Systems
Core
Manage end-to-end commercial and sourcing relationships with ODM/OEM partners for Lambda's data center hardware, including finished-goods racks and networking systems for AI cloud infrastructure.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (ODM/OEM systems)
Builds
AI cloud data center hardware racks and networking systems
Domain
AI infrastructure / Data center hardware manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, ODM/OEM partner management, system-level cost structure analysis (BOM, should-cost, NRE), commercial negotiation, supply chain planning, new product introduction (NPI) management, risk mitigation, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with Taiwan/China-based ODMs, tier-one server/networking OEMs, global manufacturing footprints, hyperscaler supply dynamics
Technologies
None explicitly listed (focus is on hardware categories like compute/storage/networking racks)
Responsibilities
Own ODM/OEM sourcing strategy and partner selection; lead competitive RFQ/RFP events and contract negotiations; manage day-to-day partner performance and capacity planning; drive cost transparency and supply resilience; support new platform ramp from EVT to mass production; coordinate with Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain Planning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight