Strategic Sourcing Lead - Data Center Hardware

MatX; Mountain View (OR); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Remote work up to 3 weeks

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401K with company match

Professional development budget

Team meals

Commute reimbursement

Mental wellbeing support

Parental leave

Job summary

MatX is building advanced AI hardware and seeks a strategic Sourcing Manager to lead rack and key hardware component sourcing globally. You will manage supplier strategies, drive commercial negotiations, and partner with Hardware Engineering to align requirements with volume production.

You will own SRM programs, supplier risk management, and contract governance, delivering cost savings while supporting fast hardware iterations and high-quality outcomes for critical datacenter modules.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in strategic sourcing, global supply management, or procurement in high-tech hardware sectors.
• Proven track record negotiating multi-million contracts with tier-1 suppliers.
• Strong technical aptitude to converse with hardware architects and engineers.
• Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, risk, and cost analysis.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and strategic leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global strategic sourcing strategies for rack and key hardware components.
• Lead negotiations, supplier selections, RFXs, and pricing agreements for best cost and supply security.
• Manage SRM programs, conduct EBRs and supplier scorecards.
• Collaborate with Hardware Engineering to assess market capabilities and mitigate single-source risks.
• Draft and finalize commercial and engineering contracts with Legal and Contract Management.
• Drive TCO reduction initiatives while supporting rapid hardware iteration schedules.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

SRM

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

MatX is building advanced AI hardware and seeks a strategic Sourcing Manager to lead rack and key hardware component sourcing globally. You will manage supplier strategies, drive commercial negotiations, and partner with Hardware Engineering to align requirements with volume production.

You will own SRM programs, supplier risk management, and contract governance, delivering cost savings while supporting fast hardware iterations and high-quality outcomes for critical datacenter modules.