Strategic Sourcing Lead - NAND/SSD & Compute Commodities

VAST Data; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

VAST Data seeks a Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Lead to own end-to-end commercial strategy for NAND/SSD and related hardware. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, finance, and supply chain, shaping supplier relationships, pricing, and technology roadmaps that impact our infrastructure cost and resilience.

You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, model total cost of ownership, and lead cross-functional discussions with engineering and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, or business discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• 8–12+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Direct experience with NAND/SSD commodity management and supplier landscape.
• Proven track record negotiating contracts, pricing agreements and supply terms.
• Develop and drive sourcing and supplier strategies and processes.
• Strong analytical skills including cost modeling and market analysis.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel 15–20%.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sourcing strategy for NAND/SSD commodities and expand to other categories.
• Lead commercial negotiations—pricing, contracts, terms, and supply commitments.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and tech alignment.
• Develop supplier strategy including diversification, risk mitigation, and total-cost-of-ownership optimization.
• Chair cross-functional meetings with engineering, finance, and operations to align sourcing decisions.
• Influence supplier roadmaps and internal engineering decisions from a commercial perspective.
• Conduct industry and market analysis to anticipate risk and opportunities.
• Perform cost modeling, quotation analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
• Manage escalations related to shortages and sourcing activities.
• Track and report supplier performance, savings, and risk to leadership.
• Travel 15–20% for supplier reviews and industry events.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

NAND/SSD commodity management

Contract negotiation

Cost modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Travel readiness

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (technical, engineering, or business)

MBA or Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

VAST Data seeks a Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Lead to own end-to-end commercial strategy for NAND/SSD and related hardware. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, finance, and supply chain, shaping supplier relationships, pricing, and technology roadmaps that impact our infrastructure cost and resilience.

You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, model total cost of ownership, and lead cross-functional discussions with engineering and operations.