Strategic Sourcing Lead – Supplier Management, Storage & Compute Commodities

• Own the end-to-end sourcing strategy for NAND/SSD commodities, then extend the playbook to additional storage and compute categories
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, contracts, terms, and supply commitments with key suppliers
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships across cost, quality, delivery, and technology alignment
• Develop and execute supplier strategy, including diversification, risk mitigation, and total-cost-of-ownership optimization
• Chair cross-functional meetings with engineering, finance, and operations to align sourcing decisions with business needs
• Influence supplier roadmaps and internal technical decisions with commercial and market perspective
• Conduct industry and market analysis covering pricing trends, capacity, and technology shifts
• Perform cost modeling, quotation analysis, and competitive benchmarking
• Manage escalations related to material shortages, supply constraints, and sourcing activities
• Track and report supplier performance, savings, and risk metrics to leadership
• Travel 15-20% for supplier reviews, site visits, and industry events

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, or business discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 8-12+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Direct experience with NAND/SSD commodity management, including technology fundamentals and supplier landscape
• Proven track record negotiating commercial contracts, pricing agreements, and supply terms
• Develop and drive sourcing and supplier strategies, set up key sourcing and supplier management processes
• Strong analytical skills - cost modeling, quotation analysis, and market/industry analysis
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Comfortable engaging with engineering teams on technical roadmap discussions from a commercial lens
• Willingness to travel 15-20%
• Preferred: MBA or Master's degree in a technical, engineering, or business field
• Preferred:
  Experience sourcing data center-scale SSD, NAND, DRAM, or compute (CPU/GPU) commodities
• Preferred:
  Experience managing s processes and material shortage management
• Preferred:
  Background expanding sourcing scope across multiple commodity categories

Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, particularly in NAND/SSD commodities, with strong analytical skills in cost modeling and market analysis. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence supplier strategies while managing supplier relationships and performance metrics.

• Strategic Sourcing
• NAND/SSD Commodity Management
• Commercial Negotiations
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Cost Modeling

• Cost Modeling
• Quotation Analysis
• Market Analysis
• Supplier Strategy Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Risk Mitigation
• Total-Cost-Of-Ownership Optimization
• Competitive Benchmarking
• Supplier Performance Tracking
• Material Shortage Management

• Influencing Stakeholders
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Communication

• Bachelor's Degree
• MBA or Master's Degree (Preferred)

• NAND
• SSD
• DRAM
• CPU
• GPU
• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Commercial Contracts
• Sourcing Strategy