Global Hardware Sourcing & Supply Chain Leader

AttoTude; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; Full time

Job description

About Us

AttoTude is developing next-generation AI infrastructure and networking technologies designed to dramatically improve the reliability and economics of AI interconnect systems. We are building advanced hardware systems spanning semiconductors, advanced packaging and next generation cable technology.

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain leader to build and lead critical sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain operations across our rapidly growing hardware organization.

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain leader will own strategic supplier relationships, sourcing strategy, procurement operations, and supply continuity initiatives across semiconductor, networking, electronics, optics, mechanical, and manufacturing categories.

This leader will play a foundational role in building AttoTude’s global supply chain organization and operational infrastructure while supporting product development, new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing ramp, and long-term scaling. The ideal candidate combines deep commercial and operational expertise with strong technical understanding of semiconductor and hardware supply chains.

This role requires close collaboration with engineering, operations, finance, manufacturing partners, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Strategic Supply Chain Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s overall strategic sourcing and supply chain strategy
• Build and scale sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and supply planning functions
• Establish scalable procurement policies, systems, metrics, and operational processes
• Drive long-term supplier partnerships and strategic sourcing initiatives across key hardware categories
• Develop supply continuity, allocation management, and multi-source strategies for critical components
• Lead executive-level supplier engagement and escalation management

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Identify, qualify, negotiate, and manage global suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Lead sourcing activities across semiconductors, networking silicon, optics, PCBAs, connectors, memory, power systems, mechanicals, and related hardware categories
• Drive supplier performance management, quality improvements, cost optimization, and delivery execution
• Establish supplier scorecards, business reviews, and operational KPIs
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, capacity reservations, inventory strategies, tooling, NRE, and long-term supply agreements
• Manage contract manufacturers, EMS partners, ODMs, and strategic vendors

Cross-Functional Hardware Operations

• Partner with hardware engineering on BOM strategy, approved vendor lists (AVL), component lifecycle management, and sourcing risk assessments
• Support engineering builds and NPI phases including EVT, DVT, PVT, and production ramp
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure supply readiness and execution
• Work closely with finance on budgeting, forecasting, cost modeling, inventory planning, and supplier commitments
• Support logistics, international sourcing, import/export, and operational scaling activities

Supply Chain Risk & Market Intelligence

• Monitor semiconductor, networking, and electronics markets for lead time trends, allocation risks, pricing changes, tariffs, and geopolitical impacts
• Develop contingency plans for constrained supply environments and single-source dependencies
• Assess supplier financial health, manufacturing concentration risks, and operational resiliency
• Lead crisis management activities related to supply disruptions or shortages

Team Leadership

• Build and mentor sourcing, procurement, and supply chain personnel over time
• Create a high-performance, execution-oriented operational culture
• Drive accountability, operational rigor, and cross-functional alignment across the organization

Preferred Categories of Experience

Strong experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred:

• AI infrastructure
• Networking hardware
• Datacenter systems
• Semiconductor / ASIC supply chains
• Optical networking / photonics
• PCB/PCBA manufacturing
• EMS / ODM / OEM manufacturing environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or hardware operations
• Significant experience in semiconductor, networking, electronics, or hardware industries
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management expertise
• Experience managing global suppliers and manufacturing operations, particularly in Asia
• Strong understanding of semiconductor and electronics supply chain dynamics, including allocation environments and manufacturing processes
• Experience supporting NPI, hardware development, and production ramp activities
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced startup environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scaling supply chain operations in a startup or high-growth environment
• Experience working with networking OEMs, semiconductor companies, or advanced hardware startups
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and procurement infrastructure
• MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus

Personal Characteristics

• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capability
• Highly proactive, resourceful, and hands-on
• Strong leadership presence and executive communication skills
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and decision-making skills

Annual Salary Range

$175,000—$250,000 USD