Supply Chain Sourcing Manager

• *Title:
• *Supply Chain Sourcing Manager
• *Location:**

Fremont, CA (Hybrid)

• *Must-Have Skills
• Strategic sourcing & complex negotiations (RFIs/RFQs, contract closure, T&Cs control)
• Supplier performance management & cost analytics (scorecards, QBRs, should-cost models)
• Systems & data expertise (SAP/Oracle, SQL, BI tools) with supply chain + automation knowledge
• *Key Responsibilities
• *Vendor Strategy & Management
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships through structured governance, performance scorecards, and regular business reviews.
• Drive supplier engagement processes including RFIs/RFQs, evaluations, and award decisions.
• Conduct ongoing market analysis to stay current on data center hardware, automation, and industry trends.
• Partner with vendors to align on both technical and commercial requirements.
• *Commercial & Financial Management
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies, including leading complex deal cycles through closure.
• Negotiate and manage contracts such as
• *MPAs, MSAs, and SOWs**

, ensuring strong control over terms and conditions.

• Build and maintain cost models (should-cost analysis) and track market benchmarks.
• Resolve commercial and technical issues arising during sourcing and procurement cycles.
• *Operational Excellence & Collaboration
• Drive end-to-end supply chain performance from manufacturing through data center deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Construction, Operations, and Supply Planning.
• Define and track key business metrics, KPIs, and risk indicators to ensure continuous improvement.
• Support quarterly business reviews with actionable insights on supplier performance and supply chain health.
• Partner with Demand/Supply Planning teams to ensure supply assurance, forecasting accuracy, and capacity management.
• *Specialized Focus: Robotics & AI Sourcing
• Lead sourcing initiatives for robotics and AI-based systems, including hardware and software components.
• Negotiate software licensing models (per-robot, per-site, usage-based, support/maintenance).
• Define supplier requirements for AI systems, including:
• Model performance metrics and validation methodologies
• Update/rollback strategies
• Telemetry and monitoring frameworks
• Incident response protocols for safety-critical systems
• Data governance (security, access, auditability)
• *Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree with
• *5+ years of experience

in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, or Procurement.

• Proven expertise in
• *commercial sourcing and contract negotiations**

.

• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost modeling, supplier performance metrics, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience working with enterprise systems such as
• *SAP, Oracle**

, and data tools like

• *SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or Looker**

.

• Hands-on experience improving supplier performance and managing complex supply chains.