Director of Networking Hardware Sourcing

Oracle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,100 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

Paid time off including flexible vacation policy

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Director of Networking Hardware Sourcing to lead the sourcing strategy for critical infrastructure components. The successful candidate will manage a team responsible for supplier relationships, cost optimization, and ensuring supply continuity across global platforms.

Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in supply chain or sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in managing high-performing teams. The position offers a competitive salary range from $120,100 to $251,600 per year.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or supplier management.
• 5+ years leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Proven experience owning commodity strategy for hardware components.
• Strong experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience partnering with Engineering, Product, and Finance teams.
• Ability to influence and align across senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals for networking hardware.
• Define and execute global commodity strategies for cost optimization.
• Drive strategic partnerships and performance management with suppliers.
• Support product development with supplier selection and RFx processes.
• Negotiate supply agreements and pricing structures aligned with Oracle standards.
• Lead initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Supply chain management

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Commodity strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

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 the 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. The 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.

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.

Disclaimer

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.

Compensation and Benefits

US: Hiring range in USD from: $120,100 - $251,600 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 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 policy and other accrual details
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshed annually, up to 112 hours cap
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.