Director, Storage Sourcing

NVIDIA•Us, CA

About The Position

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. We are seeking a dynamic Director of Storage Sourcing (NAND/SSD/Embedded) that will lead procurement initiatives, design analytical tools for rapid, intelligent decision-making, and generate comprehensive market intelligence reports. This job merges strategy, market study, and expenditure review. We are looking for an upbeat leader who can develop long-term sourcing plans that align with market trends. This leader simplifies complex data into actionable insights. They also collaborate with executives on supplier decisions, commercial agreements, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate for the Director of Storage Sourcing role will be an ambitious leader skilled in designing, communicating, and rolling out detailed commodity strategies. You are a recognized leader with executive relationships throughout the industry. You have experience leading all aspects of sourcing for major enterprise areas. As an international commodity management specialist, you possess strong analytical capabilities to inform decisions. You are highly engaged and demonstrate sharp business understanding coupled with technical knowledge in the Memory/Storage sector. You will have successfully revamped commodity management teams, managed supplier collaborations, and contributed significant value to operations and engineering units.

Requirements

15+ overall years of strategic sourcing in the high-tech industry
Extensive global sourcing leadership experience engaging global memory and storage suppliers
BS degree (Masters preferred), or equivalent experience
A minimum of 8+ years of leadership experience
Outstanding negotiation skills in executive supplier management
Excellent communications and influencing skills working with engineering, finance, business units, and other supply chain functions
High degree of integrity, initiative, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Self-starter with a demeanor for growth and continuous learning.
Can find creative, out-of-the-box solutions and approaches to complex problems.

Responsibilities

Develop and complete strategic sourcing plans for NAND, SSD, and embedded storage components, aligned with product roadmaps and business requirements.
Lead RFIs, supplier evaluations, and sourcing engagements for custom and high-complexity storage solutions.
Serve as the technical interface between procurement and engineering, translating storage technology requirements into sourcing strategies.
Analyze spend, cost structures, and market dynamics to identify optimization and cost-reduction opportunities in storage procurement.
Assess supplier capabilities, cost models, and competitive positioning to inform sourcing and negotiation strategies.
Drive supplier alignment on manufacturing processes, technology roadmaps, and capacity planning to support long-term business needs.
Develop and maintain risk mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply for critical storage components.
Lead complex commercial negotiations, including contracts, development agreements, and long-term supply arrangements, in partnership with legal and technical teams.
Build and manage strategic relationships with key storage suppliers and manufacturers, encouraging collaboration and innovation.
Monitor NAND and storage market trends, forecast supply-demand dynamics, and maintain deep expertise in storage technologies and manufacturing processes.