Strategic Sourcing Lead, Cloud Hardware

Oracle; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 102,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing strategy and supplier management for external hardware manufacturing, ensuring reliable delivery for OCI's global cloud services. You will partner with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Legal to drive long-term business outcomes and supplier performance across complex hardware programs.

Ideal candidates are based in Santa Clara, CA or Seattle, WA and bring 7+ years in strategic sourcing,

Qualifications

• Strong sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience in hardware, manufacturing, or tech environments.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to influence business outcomes.
• Ability to assess supplier capabilities, capacity, cost structures, and operational risks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with executive stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for server component hardware and external manufacturing partners.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with OCI's objectives and technology roadmap.
• Negotiate supplier agreements to balance cost, quality, capacity, and flexibility.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and serve as a key contact for business discussions.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including capacity constraints and supplier performance.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Legal to support sourcing decisions.
• Conduct supplier and market analysis to identify new opportunities and resiliency improvements.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and business priorities.
• Communicate sourcing plans, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and executives.
• Represent Oracle in discussions with supplier executives and strategic manufacturing partners.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing strategy and supplier management for external hardware manufacturing, ensuring reliable delivery for OCI's global cloud services. You will partner with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Legal to drive long-term business outcomes and supplier performance across complex hardware programs.

Ideal candidates are based in Santa Clara, CA or Seattle, WA and bring 7+ years in strategic sourcing,