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Etched · 1 week ago

Global Supply Manager, L11 Hardware

San Jose

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. The company is seeking an experienced Global Supply Manager to own sourcing and supplier strategy for L11 hardware, ensuring efficient and reliable scaling of production for critical components.

AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareSemiconductor

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for L11 hardware: switches, PDUs, CDUs, cables, racks, and related systems

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers across regions to ensure quality, capacity, and delivery performance

Negotiate commercial and contractual terms to optimize cost, reliability, and scalability

Partner with Hardware Engineering and Manufacturing Operations to qualify new suppliers and technologies

Drive cost modeling, benchmarking, and should-cost analysis to identify and capture cost-reduction opportunities

Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks including capacity, logistics, and geopolitical constraints

Work cross-functionally to align supply chain plans with program schedules and product milestones

Present sourcing strategies and recommendations to executive leadership

Qualification

Supply chain managementSourcing strategiesTechnical acumenNegotiation skillsSupplier relationship managementCost modelingCross-functional collaborationAnalytical skillsAutonomous decision-makingGeographical supplier managementRisk mitigationData center designLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

7+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or commodity management for datacenter, networking, or compute hardware

Strong understanding of switches, PDUs/CDUs, racks, cabling, and datacenter infrastructure

Demonstrated success in managing complex supplier relationships and high-value negotiations

Deep technical and financial acumen — comfortable assessing BOMs, cost structures, and supplier capabilities

Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and program management teams

Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills

Proven ability to operate autonomously and make critical decisions with limited data

Preferred

Experience managing suppliers across multiple geographies (Asia, North America, Europe) a plus

Familiarity with semiconductor or AI hardware supply chains is highly desirable

Long-term capacity planning and supply risk mitigation

Cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and total cost of ownership evaluation

Supplier business reviews and performance management

Data center infrastructure design, thermal and power distribution systems

Working in a fast-paced hardware startup environment

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage

Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office

Daily lunch and dinner in our office

Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)

Company

Etched

Building the hardware for superintelligence

Founded in 2022

Cupertino, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.etched.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$625.36M

Key Investors

StripesPrimary Venture Partners

2026-01-14Series Unknown· $500M

2024-06-25Series A· $120M

2023-05-16Seed· $5.36M

Leadership Team

Chris Zhu

Co-Founder

Robert Wachen

Co-Founder and President

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