Astera Labs · 3 months ago
Senior Principal Category Sourcing Manager – Corporate Services & Operations
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expAstera Labs is a pioneering fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Silicon Valley, driving the evolution of AI and cloud infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. They are seeking a Senior Principal Category Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives across Corporate Services & Operations, focusing on professional services, IT infrastructure, and workplace operations. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving negotiations to support enterprise-wide operations and business continuity.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits package.
Company
Astera Labs
Astera Labs is a semiconductor company that provides connectivity solutions for intelligent systems.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$206.35MKey Investors
Fidelity
2024-03-20IPO
2022-11-17Series D· $150M
2021-09-27Series C· $50M
Leadership Team
Jitendra Mohan
CEO
Casey Morrison
Chief Product Officer, Co-Founder
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