Astera Labs Inc.

Astera Labs Inc.

Principal Sourcing Manager – Silicon Technologies

San Jose, California, United States · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$200kDetected 5 days ago
Cloud PlatformsStakeholder ManagementNegotiationFinancial ModelingSupply ChainProcurementContract ManagementCommunication

About the role

  • This is a unique opportunity to influence the sourcing strategy behind cutting-edge products and help scale a fast-growing company at the forefront of AI and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for one or more of the following: Foundry, OSAT, Substrates, Test
  • Build and maintain should-cost models, total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses, and financial assessments for strategic deals
  • Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, licensing agreements, and other service contracts
  • Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) programs to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement
  • Partner with R&D and engineering teams to align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps and product development timelines
  • Manage cross-functional sourcing projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely execution
  • Influence supplier technology decisions and roadmap alignment to support Astera Labs' strategic goals

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related technical field
  • 7+ years of experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or supplier management in the semiconductor or cloud infrastructure industry
  • Strong understanding of technology trends in the Datacenter Infrastructure space, and ability to move fast to evaluate newer technologies and suppliers

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management
  • Experience working directly with Foundries, OSATs, and Test houses
  • Strong analytical, financial modeling, and contract management skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and business teams

Compensation

  • Base salary range is $160,000 to $200,000 depending on experience, level, and business need.

Benefits

  • Monitor and assess supplier financial health, IP portfolio strength, and technology differentiation

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