Astera Labs · 2 months ago
Senior Principal Technical Category Sourcing Manager – Silicon Development Technologies
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expAstera Labs is a pioneering fabless semiconductor company that provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. They are seeking a Senior Principal Technical Category Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives across Silicon Development Technologies, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with the company's technology roadmap and business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for IP licensing, EDA tools, emulation platforms, cloud infrastructure, and emerging tech solutions
Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, licensing agreements, and cloud service contracts
Partner with R&D and engineering teams to align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps and product development timelines
Analyze industry trends, supplier capabilities, and cost structures to identify opportunities for innovation, risk mitigation, and cost savings
Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) programs to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement
Manage cross-functional sourcing projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely execution
Build and maintain should-cost models, total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses, and financial assessments for strategic deals
Monitor and assess supplier financial health, IP portfolio strength, and technology differentiation
Influence supplier technology decisions and roadmap alignment to support Astera Labs’ strategic goals
Qualification
Required
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
Proven experience negotiating IP licensing, EDA tool contracts, cloud service agreements, and hardware emulation platforms
Strong understanding of semiconductor design flows, cloud architectures, and emulation technologies
Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations and manage supplier relationships across global teams
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management
Experience with EDA vendors (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens) and cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with IP licensing models, emulation hardware (e.g., FPGA-based platforms), and cloud cost optimization strategies
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and contract management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and business teams
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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