Capital Equipment Sourcing Lead for Hardware & IT

Astera Labs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Incentives and benefits

Job summary

Astera Labs, a Nasdaq-listed company in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Principal Sourcing Manager for capital equipment, IT hardware, and corporate services. You will lead end-to-end sourcing, negotiate terms, and optimize supplier performance in a fast-paced hardware environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, IT, facilities, and operations, driving cost savings and compliant procurement across global teams. A strong track record in hardware sourcing and supplier management is essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience sourcing hardware, capital equipment, or technical products/services.
• Experience managing RFQs, negotiations, supplier selection, and contracting.
• Familiarity with Coupa, Oracle, SAP, or similar procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities across capital equipment (lab, IT hardware, and corporate services).
• Execute end-to-end sourcing processes including supplier identification, RFQs/RFPs, cost analysis, negotiation, and award.
• Partner with engineering and IT stakeholders to understand technical requirements and ensure supplier alignment.
• Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance tracking, and issue resolution.
• Drive cost savings, value engineering, and cycle-time improvements across sourcing activities.
• Ensure procurement compliance with internal policies, contracts, and systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle, or similar).

Skills

Sourcing experience

Hardware capital equipment

RFQ/RFP management

Supplier negotiations

Procurement systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Coupa

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Astera Labs, a Nasdaq-listed company in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Principal Sourcing Manager for capital equipment, IT hardware, and corporate services. You will lead end-to-end sourcing, negotiate terms, and optimize supplier performance in a fast-paced hardware environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, IT, facilities, and operations, driving cost savings and compliant procurement across global teams. A strong track record in hardware sourcing and supplier management is essential.