Sr. Manager, Procurement - Key Components

Supermicro•San Jose, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A brilliant opportunity exists for an outstanding individual capable of fitting into this very rewarding Sr. Manager - Key Components role. As the market leader in professional server solutions, Supermicro is looking to hire someone who can bring added value to the team. This is a fast moving, emerging business, and successful candidates will be able to move and adapt quickly to changing needs, manage multiple initiatives, engage at all executive levels both inside Supermicro and with partners, and have a proven record of developing products as well as business model from the ground up. If you are dedicated, energetic and detail-oriented, this could be the perfect role for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical field, MBA, Supply Chain Management or relevant advanced degree is highly desirable
Knowledge of server/workstation hardware business models preferred
Knowledge of machine learning accelerator preferred
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in leadership of cross-functional teams, ideally in hardware and software solution product management and marketing preferred
Strong analytical, marketing and project management skills - a drive for results and a history of successful execution on projects
Strong communication skills and ability to help direct product development and presentation
Ability to develop business relationships from scratch, both internal and external to Supermicro
Understanding of B2B business model
Candidates with strong hands-on ability is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for key components to ensure supply security and competitive advantages
Lead contract negotiations and manage long-term strategic relationships with key suppliers to drive value, innovation, and performance.
Analyze market trends, cost structures, and competitive forces to optimize procurement strategy and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to align procurement requirements with long-term technology roadmaps and product life cycles.
Drive continuous improvement in key component procurement processes, leveraging data analytics to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to develop and execute GTM (Go To Market) strategy, resolve supply chain bottlenecks and support business-critical needs.
Support and provide product subject matter expertise and leadership to sales functional team training with both internal and external
Collaborate with sale team to nurture customer success, meet and exceed company’s business growth target
Collaborate with external vendors on requirements definition and solution development