Global Optics Strategic Sourcing Leader

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 292,000 - 443,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation seeks a Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing to own the global optics category. You will lead a team of Global Commodity Managers, shape multi-year roadmaps, and manage supplier relationships and risk across programs and lifecycles.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in strategic sourcing with optics, strong leadership, and a track record of successful high-volume ramps and product introductions in data center or AI-related products. Competitive compensation and equity eligible.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement with optics expertise.
• 7+ years leading global suppliers and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and supplier qualification in optics.
• Proven track record of supporting high-volume ramps and new product introductions.
• 4+ years of experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience with key laser, module and passive component suppliers.
• Experience in data center, AI systems, networking, or HPC products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Global Commodity Managers and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to enable product ramps and scale.
• Own the global optics sourcing strategy across programs and lifecycles, including multi-year roadmaps and risk mitigation.
• Partner with suppliers to accelerate capacity ramps and site bring-ups for new products while managing supply, geopolitical, and operational risks.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations on supplier selection, build trade-offs, PCN approvals, demand planning, and inventory and cost alignment.
• Own category cost targets and drive cost-reduction initiatives, evaluate supplier investments and NRE with a view to financial returns.
• Lead strategic supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, capacity commitments, and investment models; monitor cost, quality, delivery, and tech readiness.
• Build and lead a high-performing strategic sourcing team with clear goals, talent development, and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Global supplier management

Leadership

Forecasting and data-driven decisions

Education

MBA or advanced technical degree

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation seeks a Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing to own the global optics category. You will lead a team of Global Commodity Managers, shape multi-year roadmaps, and manage supplier relationships and risk across programs and lifecycles.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in strategic sourcing with optics, strong leadership, and a track record of successful high-volume ramps and product introductions in data center or AI-related products. Competitive compensation and equity eligible.