Director of Networking Hardware Sourcing

Director Of Networking Hardware Sourcing

We are seeking a Director of Networking Hardware Sourcing to lead strategy and execution for critical infrastructure components supporting Oracle Cloud (OCI) and on-premises platforms. This leader will own end-to-end sourcing strategy across key networking hardware categories and manage a team responsible for supplier relationships, cost optimization, and supply continuity at global scale.

This role partners closely with Engineering, Product, and Finance to ensure scalable, cost-effective, and resilient supply chain solutions that support rapid cloud growth and new product introduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals responsible for networking hardware categories (e.g., switches, optics, and related components).
• Define and execute global commodity strategies to optimize cost, performance, and supply continuity across the product lifecycle—from new product introduction (NPI) through end-of-life.
• Serve as the primary executive interface for key suppliers, driving strategic partnerships, performance management, and long-term capacity planning.
• Partner with Engineering to support product development, including supplier selection, RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), and design-for-supply-chain initiatives.
• Negotiate complex supply agreements, pricing structures, and contractual terms aligned with Oracle standards.
• Drive supply chain resiliency through risk mitigation strategies, alternate sourcing, and supplier diversification.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance operational scalability.
• Support material escalations and ensure continuity of supply in dynamic, high-growth environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or supplier management, with a focus on hardware or infrastructure technologies
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including managing managers or senior individual contributors.
• Proven experience owning commodity strategy for hardware components, including cost, supply continuity, and supplier performance.
• Strong experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, including pricing, supply terms, and long-term contracts.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Finance teams to support new product introduction (NPI) and lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive alignment across senior stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with networking hardware technologies (e.g., switches, routers, optics, ASICs, connectivity components)
• Experience working with ODM/JDM partners and hardware manufacturing ecosystems.
• Background supporting cloud infrastructure, data center, or hyperscale environments
• Strong understanding of hardware product development cycles and design-for-supply-chain principles
• Experience developing multi-region/global sourcing strategies and managing supply risk
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)
• Track record of driving cost optimization and supply chain resiliency at scale