Cerebras · 1 month ago
Director, Strategic Sourcing – Contract Manufacturer
Sunnyvale, CA
Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expCerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip and is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing for Contract Manufacturers. This role is responsible for leading the development and execution of global sourcing strategies, driving cost optimization, and managing supplier performance across the contract manufacturing supply base.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareRISCSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for contract manufacturers, including EMS providers, to support business growth and cost objectives
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key contract manufacturers; lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and service level agreements
Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives through should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and continuous improvement programs
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; ensure compliance with quality, ethical, and regulatory standards across all contract manufacturers
Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and finance teams to align sourcing strategies with product development, production, and business goals
Monitor industry trends, technological advancements, and geopolitical factors impacting contract manufacturing; provide strategic recommendations to leadership
Establish and track KPIs for supplier performance, cost savings, and supply chain efficiency; report progress to executive leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in contract manufacturing or EMS
Deep understanding of contract manufacturing processes, global supply chain dynamics, and electronics industry trends
Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing global suppliers, and driving significant cost savings
Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), spend analytics, and advanced Excel
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Company
Cerebras
Cerebras Systems is the world's fastest AI inference. We are powering the future of generative AI.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (31)
2024 (16)
2023 (18)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.82BKey Investors
Alpha Wave VenturesVy CapitalCoatue
2025-12-03Secondary Market
2025-09-30Series G· $1.1B
2024-09-27Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Andrew Feldman
Founder and CEO
Jean-Philippe Fricker
Chief System Architect and Co-Founder
Recent News
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