Global Supply Chain Manager

Tenstorrent•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tenstorrent is a leader in cutting-edge AI technology, aiming to revolutionize performance, ease of use, and cost efficiency. The company is developing a high-performance RISC-V CPU and an AI platform, valuing collaboration, curiosity, and problem-solving. They are seeking a Global Supply Chain Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for their memory and storage portfolio, which includes DRAM components and modules, and NAND-based storage products like SSDs. This role involves owning commodity strategy, commercial negotiations, and supply assurance from new product introduction to volume production. The manager will collaborate with Hardware Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Procurement to align supplier technology roadmaps, capacity commitments, and cost targets with product requirements and build plans. The position is hybrid and can be based in Toronto, ON, Austin, TX, or Santa Clara, CA. The company welcomes candidates at various experience levels, with the final level determined during the interview process.

Requirements

Experienced in strategic sourcing or commodity management for memory and storage, with knowledge of DRAM components and modules, including DDR memory, and NAND-based storage products including SSDs.
Understanding of the supplier ecosystem, technology roadmaps, qualification requirements, and commercial dynamics of these commodities.
Comfortable managing direct relationships with global memory and storage manufacturers and authorized distributors.
Track record of negotiating pricing, supply agreements, and capacity commitments.
Structured, analytical operator who translates demand forecasts, supplier roadmaps, lead times, and market conditions into sourcing and inventory decisions.
Effective cross-functional partner who works with engineering and operations to align technical requirements, supplier qualification, product cost, and production readiness.
Confident balancing long-term supplier strategy with daily execution, including allocation negotiations, shortage recovery, and changes in demand.

Responsibilities

Own the global memory and storage commodity strategy, including supplier selection, sourcing plans, commercial agreements, and supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
Lead pricing and contract negotiations with manufacturers and authorized supply partners, including volume tiers, allocation commitments, lead times, payment terms, and excess and obsolete inventory liability.
Partner with Hardware Engineering and NPI teams to align sourcing plans with product requirements and supplier technology roadmaps. Support approved vendor lists, alternate-source qualification, and material readiness for prototype builds and production ramps.
Translate product forecasts and BOM requirements into demand plans, then align supplier capacity, allocation, and delivery commitments with build schedules and longer-term requirements. Monitor DRAM and NAND market conditions, supplier capacity, and technology transitions to recommend sourcing actions.
Manage supply continuity, inventory exposure, and supply risk across manufacturers, distributors, and contract manufacturers. Resolve allocation and delivery issues, maintain visibility to open orders, manage product changes and lifecycle events, reduce single-source and geographic risk, and lead supplier business reviews and corrective actions.