Global Sourcing & Commodity Strategy Lead

VAST Data; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data infrastructure company is seeking a Head of Commodity & Sourcing to drive the global sourcing strategy. This role involves shaping sourcing across key technologies and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in high-tech industries, proven negotiation skills, and a strong technical understanding of Flash storage and compute systems. This position demands a hands-on leadership style and the ability to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of sourcing and supply chain experience in high-tech or enterprise hardware industries.
• Proven experience managing complex sourcing categories and high-value supplier negotiations.
• Ability to travel internationally to key supplier locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management for core technologies.
• Negotiate directly, resolving escalations and guiding design-for-cost decisions.
• Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing sourcing organization.

Skills

Sourcing and supply chain management

Technical understanding of Flash storage

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business

Master's preferred

Job description

A leading data infrastructure company is seeking a Head of Commodity & Sourcing to drive the global sourcing strategy. This role involves shaping sourcing across key technologies and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in high-tech industries, proven negotiation skills, and a strong technical understanding of Flash storage and compute systems. This position demands a hands-on leadership style and the ability to travel internationally.