Director, Strategic Sourcing – Contract Manufacturer

Cerebras Systems • Sunnyvale, CA

42d • $200,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs. Cerebras' current customers include global corporations across multiple industries, national labs, and top-tier healthcare systems. In January, we announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with Mayo Clinic, underscoring our commitment to transforming AI applications across various fields. In August, we launched Cerebras Inference, the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. Job Summary The Director of Strategic Sourcing for Contract Manufacturers is responsible for leading the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for outsourced manufacturing services. This role drives cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management across the contract manufacturing supply base, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in contract manufacturing or EMS.
• Deep understanding of contract manufacturing processes, global supply chain dynamics, and electronics industry trends.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing global suppliers, and driving significant cost savings.
• Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), spend analytics, and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for contract manufacturers, including EMS providers, to support business growth and cost objectives.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key contract manufacturers; lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and service level agreements.
• Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives through should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and continuous improvement programs.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; ensure compliance with quality, ethical, and regulatory standards across all contract manufacturers.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and finance teams to align sourcing strategies with product development, production, and business goals.
• Monitor industry trends, technological advancements, and geopolitical factors impacting contract manufacturing; provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Establish and track KPIs for supplier performance, cost savings, and supply chain efficiency; report progress to executive leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees