Senior Director, Storage & Memory Sourcing; SSD​/HDD​/DRAM​/NAND

Job Description

Oracle is seeking a Senior Director to lead the global sourcing strategy for storage and memory technologies supporting Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and on‑premises platforms. This role owns one of the most critical and supply‑constrained categories in the infrastructure stack, including SSDs, HDDs, DRAM, and NAND. The leader will manage a global team and drive end‑to‑end strategy across supplier selection, commercial negotiations, long‑term capacity planning, and supply chain resiliency.

This role partners closely with Engineering, Product, and executive leadership to ensure scalable, cost‑effective, and secure supply in a rapidly growing cloud environment.

• Own global sourcing strategy for storage and memory categories, including SSD, HDD, DRAM, and NAND technologies.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of sourcing leaders and commodity managers across regions.
• Drive long‑term supplier strategy, including executive‑level engagement with key industry partners.
• Define and execute multi‑year capacity planning and supply assurance strategies in highly constrained markets.
• Partner with Engineering and Product teams to influence architecture decisions and align sourcing strategy with technology roadmaps.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations, including pricing frameworks, supply agreements, and strategic partnerships.
• Drive cost optimization while balancing performance, quality, and supply risk across the product lifecycle.
• Establish risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, geographic diversification, and contingency planning.
• Influence cross‑functional and executive stakeholders to align on sourcing strategies, trade‑offs, and investments.

• 15+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or supplier management, with significant experience in hardware, storage, or memory technologies (SSD, HDD, DRAM, NAND)
• 5+ years of experience leading and scaling high‑performing global teams, including senior managers or directors.
• Proven track record owning commodity strategy and supplier relationships at scale, including cost, supply continuity, and performance.
• Deep experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, including pricing, capacity, and long‑term supply contracts.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership experience partnering with Engineering, Product, and Finance.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive decisions in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.

• Direct experience sourcing memory and storage components in high‑volume or cloud infrastructure environments.
• Experience working with major industry suppliers such as Samsung, Micron, SK Hynix, Kioxia, Western Digital, and Seagate.
• Background in cloud, hyperscale, or data center infrastructure environments.
• Experience with ODM/JDM models and hardware product development cycles.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, supply constraints, and pricing trends in memory/storage markets.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Paid time off:
  Flexible vacation and accrual rates vary by hours worked.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire with annual renewal.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.

Certainty:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only. US:
Hiring Range in USD from: $146,300 - $306,400 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.