Global Components Procurement Manager - Lead & Strategy

Supermicro; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking an experienced Manager, Components in California to lead a supply chain team and own the lifecycle management of server components. You will drive purchasing strategies, oversee inventory, and coordinate with product development and management to optimize SKU performance.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration with sales, engineering and operations to meet revenue targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical or business field required; MBA or advanced degree desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of supply chain and product management experience in server hardware industry.
• Experience with server components, especially CPU, is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical and project management skills to collaborate with external partners and internal cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3–5 direct reports and coordinate across two other global sites.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies with assigned vendors to support product lines and meet revenue targets.
• Review and determine inventory level based on build plans, consumption data and trends to ensure optimal stock levels and forecast with suppliers.
• Initiate and drive the NPI process to bring new SKUs, coordinating with Product Development and Management teams.
• Work with Cost Team to help determine pricing strategies for general and deal-specific terms.
• Manage all supply-chain aspects of assigned SKUs as an individual contributor.
• Handle other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Supermicro is seeking an experienced Manager, Components in California to lead a supply chain team and own the lifecycle management of server components. You will drive purchasing strategies, oversee inventory, and coordinate with product development and management to optimize SKU performance.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration with sales, engineering and operations to meet revenue targets.