Head of Commodity & Sourcing

Vast Data•Campbell, CA

45d

About The Position

VAST Data is rewriting the rules of data infrastructure. Powered by our groundbreaking Universal Storage platform, we've eliminated decades-old tradeoffs to deliver a single system that is faster, more scalable, and radically more efficient. In just a few short years, VAST has become the fastest-growing infrastructure company in history-and we're just getting started. We're looking for a Head of Commodity & Sourcing who brings deep operational acumen, a hands-on leadership style, and strong technical fluency to help scale our global supply chain as we continue to disrupt the industry. This role is for a builder-a leader who doesn't sit back and delegate but leans in, takes ownership, and thrives in the detail. You'll be responsible for shaping and executing our global sourcing strategy across key technologies and commodities, while also establishing operational discipline and leading from the front. Beyond strong commercial instincts and supply chain know-how, the ideal candidate will bring a solid technical understanding of Flash storage, compute systems, and networking technologies-enabling smart, context-driven decisions when evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and partnering with engineering.

Requirements

15+ years of sourcing and supply chain experience in high-tech or enterprise hardware industries
Proven experience managing complex sourcing categories and high-value supplier negotiations
A technical background with working knowledge of Flash storage, compute architecture (CPU/GPU), and networking (Ethernet, InfiniBand, etc.)
A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style-you drive the work, not just the team
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business
Experience leading teams of managers and ICs through periods of rapid growth
Exceptional communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to travel internationally to key supplier locations

Nice To Haves

Master's preferred

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management for core technologies, including SSDs, processors, memory, interconnects, PCBs, and networking components.
Lead the RFQ process for new components and provide sourcing recommendations.
Stay deeply engaged in the operational details-negotiating directly, resolving escalations, reviewing component-level BOMs, and guiding design-for-cost decisions.
Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing sourcing organization while remaining a hands-on operator and problem-solver yourself.
Manage supplier performance through scorecards and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
Facilitate quarterly supplier product roadmap reviews with VP of Operations Strategy
Partner closely with Engineering and Product teams to understand requirements, influence design decisions, and align supplier capabilities to VAST's roadmap.
Secure long-term agreements (LTAs) that optimize for cost, continuity, and risk, while keeping a pulse on component market trends and lifecycle dynamics.
Establish best-in-class sourcing processes, performance metrics, and review cadences to ensure discipline, transparency, and speed.
Maintain accurate sourcing data (pricing, lead times) in the MRP system.
Tracking and managing of EOL/LTB/LTS commodity schedule with NPI Ops
Thrive in ambiguity, adapt quickly, and lead through change as we continue to scale rapidly.
Drive cost reduction projects to meet Purchase Price Variance (PPV) targets.
Negotiate Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) to lock in supplier pricing and capacity.