Astera Labs Inc.
Principal Sourcing Manager – Silicon Technologies
San Jose, California, United States · Principal
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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
Skills
- Category Strategy & Execution
- Supplier Management & Negotiation
- Monitor and assess supplier financial health, IP portfolio strength, and technology differentiation
- Cross-Functional Partnership & Roadmap Alignment
Compensation
- Base salary range is $160,000 to $200,000 depending on experience, level, and business need.
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