Remote Strategic Sourcing Lead, AI Hardware & IP

Tenstorrent; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenstorrent is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Engineering Infrastructure. The role leads procurement strategy for the design ecosystem, owning vendor negotiations, IP licensing, and tool sourcing to enable global engineering teams to innovate at speed.

Strong vendor relationships and cross-functional alignment are essential. We welcome candidates at various experience levels; interviews will assess fit, and offers will align with level.

Qualifications

• Deep procurement expertise in semiconductor design ecosystems—specifically 3rd party IP licensing, EDA/CAD tools, or equivalent technology sourcing experience
• Proven ability to lead complex contract negotiations, drive toward closure, and implement sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and innovation
• Strong analytical and communication skills to translate technical requirements into vendor recommendations and present sourcing insights to leadership

Skills

Strategic negotiation

Vendor relationships

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional alignment

Job description

Tenstorrent is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Engineering Infrastructure. The role leads procurement strategy for the design ecosystem, owning vendor negotiations, IP licensing, and tool sourcing to enable global engineering teams to innovate at speed.

Strong vendor relationships and cross-functional alignment are essential. We welcome candidates at various experience levels; interviews will assess fit, and offers will align with level.