Sr. Manager, Procurement - Strategic Components

Support Revolution; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Sr. Manager - Key Components to lead global sourcing and supplier relationships while optimizing total cost of ownership across server components. You will partner with Engineering and Product teams to align procurement with roadmaps and drive improvements in a fast-moving environment.

The role requires executive-level collaboration, strong leadership, and a proven track record in hardware/software product management and procurement strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical field or equivalent.
• MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management is highly desirable.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams in hardware/software product management or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for key components to ensure supply security and competitive advantages.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage long-term strategic relationships with key suppliers to drive value and performance.
• Analyze market trends, cost structures, and competitive forces to optimize procurement strategy and TCO.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to align procurement requirements with roadmaps and product life cycles.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes using data analytics to enhance decision-making and efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to develop GTM strategy and support business-critical needs.
• Provide product subject matter expertise to sales teams and help drive customer success.
• Collaborate with the sales team to nurture customer relationships and business growth.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Project management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical field

MBA

Supply Chain Management (advanced degree)

Job description

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Location: San Jose, California, United States

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:

A brilliant opportunity exists for an outstanding individual capable of fitting into this very rewarding Sr. Manager -Key Components role. As the market leader in professional server solutions, Supermicro is looking to hire someone who can bring added value to the team. This is a fast moving, emerging business, and successful candidates will be able to move and adapt quickly to changing needs, manage multiple initiatives, engage at all executive levels both inside Supermicro and with partners, and have a proven record of developing products aswell as business model from the ground up. If you are dedicated, energetic and detail-oriented, this could be the perfect role for you

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for key components to ensure supply security and competitive advantages.
Lead contract negotiations and manage long-term strategic relationships with key suppliers to drive value, innovation, and performance.
Analyze market trends, cost structures, and competitive forces to optimize procurement strategy and TCO(Total Cost of Ownership).
Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to align procurement requirements with long-term technology roadmaps and product life cycles.
Drive continuous improvement in key component procurement processes, leveraging data analytics to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to develop and execute GTM (Go To Market) strategy, resolve supply chain bottlenecks and support business-critical needs.
Support and provide product subject matter expertise and leadership to sales functional team.
Collaborate with sale team to nurture customer success, meet and exceed company’s business growth target.
Collaborate with external vendors on requirements definition and solution development.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical field, MBA, Supply Chain Management or relevant advanceddegree is highly desirable
Knowledge of server/workstation hardware business models preferred
Knowledge of machine learning accelerator preferred
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in leadership of cross-functional teams, ideally in hardware and software solution product management and marketing preferred
Strong analytical, marketing and project management skills - a drive for results and a history of successful execution on projects
Strong communication skills and ability to help direct product development and presentation
Ability to develop business relationships from scratch, both internal and external to Supermicro
Understanding of B2B business model
Candidates with strong hands-on ability is highly preferred

Please note that this position requires regular in-office attendance. The successful candidate is expected to be present in the office during standard working hours as determined by the company. In-office collaboration and participation in team meetings, training sessions, and other on-site activities are essential aspects of this role. Candidates should consider the commuting distance and be prepared to fulfill their responsibilities in the designated office location.

Salary Range

$160,000 - $180,000

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.