Director, Partner and Supplier Management – AI Hardware jobs in United States
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d-Matrix · 1 day ago

Director, Partner and Supplier Management – AI Hardware

positionSanta Clara
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$190K/yr - $280K/yr
date15+ years exp

d-Matrix is focused on unleashing the potential of generative AI through innovative software and hardware solutions. They are seeking an experienced partner and supplier management lead to oversee the manufacturing and component supplier ecosystem for AI hardware platforms, ensuring manufacturing scale, supply assurance, and quality outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Define global ODM, CM, and component supplier strategy for AI server platforms
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to drive flawless execution across EVT/DVT/PVT, pilot builds, and volume ramp
Own capacity planning and long-term supply assurance across system and component layers
Drive BOM cost optimization and margin targets through design influence and supplier strategy
Establish quality, reliability, and continuous improvement programs across partners
Influence product architecture and component choices based on manufacturability and risk
Communicate manufacturing and supply risks clearly to executive leadership

Qualification

Hardware manufacturingSupply chain managementOperations managementExecutive negotiationsComponent supplier strategyQuality assuranceTeam leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

15+ years in hardware manufacturing, supply chain, or operations
BS/MS in EE/ME/Operations Mgmt; MBA preferred
Senior leadership experience managing ODMs, CMs, and component suppliers
Deep exposure to server-class systems, AI accelerators, or data center hardware
Proven track record of high-volume ramps under supply constraints
Strong executive presence with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Preferred

MBA preferred

Company

d-Matrix

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D-Matrix is a platform that enables data centers to handle large-scale generative AI inference with high throughput and low latency.
dateFounded in 2019
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.d-matrix.ai

H1B Sponsorship

d-Matrix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (20)
2024 (15)
2023 (8)
2022 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$429M
Key Investors
Temasek HoldingsTSVC
2025-11-12Series C· $275M
2023-09-06Series B· $110M
2022-04-20Series A· $44M

Leadership Team

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Peter Buckingham
Senior Vice President, Software Engineering
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