Senior ODM/OEM Sourcing Manager - Data Center Hardware

Lambda

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 203,000 - 271,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, vision coverage
Wellness stipend
401k match (USA)
Flexible PTO

Job summary

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to own ODM/OEM sourcing for our data center hardware. You will manage end-to-end commercial relationships, run RFQ/RFP events, and negotiate build agreements to ensure capacity aligns with deployment plans.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in strategic sourcing and a deep understanding of BOM costs and total landed cost, with experience across global manufacturing footprints.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or ODM/OEM management.
  • Proven negotiation of build and supply agreements with ODMs/OEMs.
  • Deep understanding of BOM costs, should-cost models, and total landed cost.
  • Experience leading platform-level partner selection and mass production ramp.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Own ODM/OEM sourcing strategy across finished-goods portfolios.
  • Lead end-to-end RFQ/RFP events and partner selection.
  • Negotiate master manufacturing, pricing, NRE, tooling, and ramp terms.
  • Manage executive relationships and quarterly business reviews with partners.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align capacity with deployment.
  • Drive risk mitigation for supply continuity and cost optimization.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing
ODM/OEM Management
Contract Negotiation
Supply Chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business

Job description

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to own ODM/OEM sourcing for our data center hardware. You will manage end-to-end commercial relationships, run RFQ/RFP events, and negotiate build agreements to ensure capacity aligns with deployment plans.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in strategic sourcing and a deep understanding of BOM costs and total landed cost, with experience across global manufacturing footprints.

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