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VAST Data · 4 months ago

Commodity & Sourcing Lead

CA, Campbell, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

VAST Data is a leading company in data infrastructure, seeking a Commodity & Sourcing Lead to scale their global supply chain. The role involves shaping and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving operational excellence in a hands-on manner.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management for core technologies, including SSDs, processors, memory, interconnects, PCBs, and networking components

Lead the RFQ process for new components and provide sourcing recommendations

Stay deeply engaged in the operational details—negotiating directly, resolving escalations, reviewing component-level BOMs, and guiding design-for-cost decisions

Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing sourcing organization while remaining a hands-on operator and problem-solver yourself

Manage supplier performance through scorecards and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)

Facilitate quarterly supplier product roadmap reviews with VP of Operations Strategy

Partner closely with Engineering and Product teams to understand requirements, influence design decisions, and align supplier capabilities to VAST’s roadmap

Secure long-term agreements (LTAs) that optimize for cost, continuity, and risk, while keeping a pulse on component market trends and lifecycle dynamics

Establish best-in-class sourcing processes, performance metrics, and review cadences to ensure discipline, transparency, and speed

Maintain accurate sourcing data (pricing, lead times) in the MRP system

Tracking and managing of EOL/LTB/LTS commodity schedule with NPI Ops

Thrive in ambiguity, adapt quickly, and lead through change as we continue to scale rapidly

Drive cost reduction projects to meet Purchase Price Variance (PPV) targets

Negotiate Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) to lock in supplier pricing and capacity

Qualification

Sourcing strategySupplier relationship managementFlash storage knowledgeCompute architectureNetworking technologiesOperational disciplineNegotiation skillsTeam leadershipAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementHands-on leadershipCommunication skills