Sourcing Manager, ODM/OEM Systems
LambdaAI Infrastructure company
San Jose, United StatesManager
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About the role
TL;DR
Manage ODM/OEM relationships for data center hardware and AI cloud infrastructure.
- •Lambda is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to manage the ODM/OEM landscape for Lambda's data center hardware, focusing on system-level integration, racks, and networking.
- •This role is crucial for powering Lambda's rapidly growing AI cloud footprint.
- •Key Responsibilities Own and execute the ODM/OEM sourcing strategy for assigned finished-goods portfolio.
- •Lead system-level commercial negotiations with ODM and OEM partners.
- •Manage day-to-day and executive-level relationships with strategic ODM and OEM partners.
- •Support new platform and technology introductions from EVT through PVT to mass production.
- •Develop and maintain supply continuity plans addressing cost, capacity, lead time, and risk.
- •Requirements 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, ODM/OEM Management, or Supply Chain roles.
- •Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing build and supply agreements with ODMs, OEMs, or contract manufacturers.
- •Strong command of system-level cost structure: BOM cost roll-up, should-cost analysis, conversion and integration cost, NRE and tooling, and total landed cost.
- •Proven track record leading complex commercial negotiations and delivering measurable cost, capacity, and supply outcomes.
- •Ability to build effective relationships with senior partner executives and internal cross-functional stakeholders.
Required skills
ProcurementVendor ManagementContract ManagementNegotiationExcelPowerPoint
Nice-to-have skills
AWSGoogle CloudAzureKubernetesDockerPython
Domain expertise
aideveloper-tools
Benefits & perks
equity, health insurance, dental coverage, vision coverage, wellness stipends, commuter stipends, 401k Plan
Tech stack
PythonBashExcelPowerPoint