FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and global supply management, with a strong focus on negotiating complex contracts and managing supplier relationships in high-tech and advanced hardware industries. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost reduction initiatives and ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationSupply Chain DynamicsRisk Management
ATS Keywords
Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills
Strategic SourcingGlobal Supply ManagementContract NegotiationVendor Cost Structure AnalysisTotal Cost of Ownership ReductionRFX ManagementSupplier Scorecard ManagementHardware Engineering CollaborationCategory OwnershipCommercial Agreements
Soft Skills
NegotiationPresentationStrategic Leadership
Industry Keywords
High-Tech IndustryRack ManufacturingAdvanced HardwareU.S. Export Control ComplianceNPI-to-Production Schedules
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute global strategic sourcing strategies for rack and key hardware component categories
- Lead commercial negotiations, supplier selections, RFXs, and pricing agreements
- Manage supplier relationship management programs, executive business reviews, and supplier scorecards
- Partner with Hardware Engineering to assess market capabilities, influence design for total cost of ownership, and mitigate single-source risks
- Collaborate with Legal and Contract Management to draft, finalize, and execute commercial and engineering contracts
- Drive total cost of ownership reduction initiatives while supporting rapid hardware iteration schedules
- Manage sourcing strategy for datacenter rack development, integration, contract manufacturing strategy, and key vendor partnerships
- Build and execute supplier strategies aligned with NPI-to-production schedules
- Manage rack-level integration partners, ensure quality, and secure favorable commercial terms
- Partner with Hardware Engineering, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to identify technical requirements, risks, and opportunities
- Transition key component categories from early development to volume supply
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, global supply management, or procurement within high-tech, rack manufacturing, or advanced hardware industries
- Proven track record of negotiating complex multi-million dollar contracts and securing favorable commercial terms with tier-1 suppliers
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to converse effectively with hardware architects and domain engineering leads
- Deep familiarity with supply chain dynamics, risk management, and vendor cost structure analysis
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and strategic leadership capabilities
- Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-growth environment requiring end-to-end category ownership
- Ability to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities
- U.S. work authorization/export-control eligibility as specified in the application questions
Benefits
Comp & perks- 4 weeks PTO (accrued)
- 12 company Holidays
- Up to 3 weeks remote work
- Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents
- Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents
- Life insurance
- HSA and FSA offerings via Lively
- Roth or pre-tax 401K with a 5% company contribution
- 100% company-paid life insurance (up to $300K)
- Long-term disability and travel insurance
- $1500 per year Professional Development Budget
- Onsite team lunch & dinner Monday - Friday
- 100% reimbursement for daily commute
- $50/month MatX E[x]tras perk allowance
- $35/month cellular reimbursement
- $40/month wifi reimbursement
- Up to $1000 for remote office setup purchases
- 100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
- 10 weeks pregnancy disability leave
- Flexible return-to-work hours
- $6K Family Fund for fertility, surrogacy, adoption, menopausal health, preservation, family counseling and more
- Equity