Astera Labs-posted 3 months ago
Senior
San Jose, CA
251-500 employees
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

Astera Labs is seeking a strategic and proactive Senior Principal Category Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives across Corporate Services & Operations, a category that spans a broad and dynamic range of enterprise needs. This includes sourcing for professional services (legal, finance, marketing, recruiting, and engineering consulting), IT infrastructure and equipment, corporate software tools, facilities and real estate services, and workplace operations. This role is foundational to enabling enterprise-wide operations and supporting business continuity, compliance, and employee productivity. You will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving high-impact negotiations across a diverse set of internal stakeholders and external partners. You'll also play a key role in vendor consolidation, spend governance, and process optimization to support Astera Labs' rapid growth and evolving business needs.

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for corporate categories including professional services, IT infrastructure, facilities, real estate, and enterprise software.
  • Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and licensing agreements.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing initiatives with business needs and operational goals.
  • Drive vendor consolidation and strategic partnerships to improve service levels and reduce cost.
  • Streamline procurement processes for high-volume, low-value purchases and support spend governance improvements.
  • Monitor supplier performance, compliance, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
  • Analyze market trends, cost structures, and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing decisions.
  • Collaborate with logistics and procurement operations teams to support freight rate negotiations and global sourcing initiatives.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in indirect sourcing, procurement, or supplier management across corporate categories.
  • Proven experience negotiating contracts for professional services, IT infrastructure, facilities, and enterprise tools.
  • Strong understanding of procurement operations, vendor management, and spend governance.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations and manage supplier relationships across global teams.
  • Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
  • Experience with sourcing frameworks for legal, consulting, and engineering services.
  • Familiarity with corporate IT tools, SaaS licensing models, and facilities management.
  • Strong analytical, financial modeling, and contract management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across technical and business functions.
  • Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits package.
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