Hardware Strategic Sourcing & Partnerships Manager
Location
San Francisco, CA
Level
Manager / Director
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-29
Responsibilities
- Devise and implement sourcing strategies for hardware and related services.
- Lead RFPs, supplier evaluations, and partner selection.
- Manage key supplier relationships, including contract negotiations and performance management.
- Collaborate with engineering, finance, legal, and security teams on sourcing decisions.
- Drive efficiency through process design and sourcing systems.
- Partner with business system teams to define ERP, MRP, PLM system requirements.
- Build long-term partnerships and identify strategic investment opportunities.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years in technology procurement, particularly in hardware and cloud services.
- Ability to engage engineering teams on technical requirements.
- Proven track record in negotiating agreements and maintaining supplier partnerships.
- Skilled in developing long-term sourcing strategies and managing cost/risk tradeoffs.
- Adept at cross-functional collaboration and defining procurement practices.
- Commitment to OpenAI’s mission of ensuring AI benefits all of humanity.
