Senior NPI Project Manager

Supermicro•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us. This role ensures a stable & efficient supply chain by playing a critical role in purchasing, planning, and inventory management, ensuring Supermicro has the right materials to support business growth. You will drive strategic vendor relationships through expertise in procurement and negotiation to optimize costs, secure high-quality components, and maintain supplier partnerships. You will also support innovation & product development by working closely with engineering and product management teams to ensure smooth new product introduction (NPI) and long-term component availability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Material Management, Manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).
8+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, and supply chain operations.
Strong experience in vendor negotiations, supplier management, and inventory control.
Ability to manage long lead-time and unique components, ensuring seamless procurement.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Detail-oriented, self-driven, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Nice To Haves

Prefer Mandarin speaker as need to work with CM's in Asia.
Experience with IC, PCBA-related components, optical transceivers, and NIC-related technologies (a plus).

Responsibilities

Work closely with engineering and product management (PM) teams to support new product development (NPI).
Source, purchase, and negotiate high-quality components while managing long lead-time and unique items.
Manage relationships with global vendors, ensuring quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Obtain and analyze vendor quotations to ensure competitive pricing and alignment with product specifications.
Plan and monitor inventory levels based on customer demand and company targets.
Ensure effective forecasting and planning to maintain supply chain stability.
Prepare inventory aging reports and provide insights to optimize stock levels.
Identify and implement solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and resource optimization.
Adapt quickly to changes in market conditions, demand fluctuations, and vendor constraints.
Ensure ERP system proficiency to streamline procurement and materials management.