Manager, Procurement - Components

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

About Supermicro

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary

Supermicro is seeking an experienced and self‑motivated Manager, Components. As the market leader in professional server solutions, Supermicro is looking to hire someone who is passionate about managing the supply chain of one of the most critical server components. This is a fast‑moving industry. Successful candidates will be able to move and adapt quickly to changing needs and manage multiple initiatives with internal and external stakeholders. If you are dedicated, detail‑ and result‑oriented, with great leadership skills, this could be the perfect role for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3‑5 direct reports and drive coordinated effort across 2 other global geo‑sites.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies with assigned vendors to support company product lines and meet revenue targets.
• Review and determine inventory level, based on Program Management Team's build plan, consumption data and product trends, to ensure optimal inventory mix and level for stock on hand as well as forecast and allocations with suppliers.
• Initiate and drive NPI process to timely SKU up new products, by monitoring supplier product roadmaps and closely working with Product Development and Management Teams.
• Work with Cost Team to help determine general and deal‑specific pricing strategies.
• Work as an individual contributor to manage all supply‑chain aspects of assigned SKUs.
• Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical or business field is a must; MBA or relevant advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of supply chain and product management experience in server hardware industry is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of server key components, especially CPU, is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical and project management skills – To collaborate with external partners and internal cross‑functional teams – Sales, Engineering and Operations – to drive and deliver results.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $147,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.