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Senior Principal Sourcing Manager – Capital Equipment
Astera Labs · San Jose, CA · Posted 3 days ago
Senior Principal Sourcing Manager – Capital Equipment
Astera Labs is seeking a Sourcing Manager to support sourcing and procurement activities across capital equipment, IT hardware, and corporate services .
This role will focus on supplier sourcing, commercial negotiations, and procurement execution , working closely with engineering, IT, facilities, and operations teams. The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of diverse sourcing experience , with a strong emphasis on hardware, capital equipment, and technical environments .
This role is highly execution-oriented and requires the ability to independently manage sourcing initiatives, drive timelines, and deliver cost-effective and scalable supplier solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and procurement activities across:
- Capital equipment (lab, test, and infrastructure equipment)
- IT hardware and related services
- Select corporate services categories
- Execute end-to-end sourcing processes including supplier identification, RFQs/RFPs, cost analysis, negotiation, and award
- Partner with engineering and IT stakeholders to understand technical requirements and ensure supplier alignment
- Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance tracking, and issue resolution
- Support purchase order execution, delivery tracking, and resolution of procurement-related issues
- Drive cost savings, value engineering, and cycle-time improvements across sourcing activities
- Ensure procurement compliance with internal policies, contracts, and systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle, or similar)
- Collaborate with global procurement teams to align on preferred vendors, strategies, and contracts
- Provide insights into supply market dynamics, pricing trends, and sourcing risks
- Partner with Finance on spend tracking, budget alignment, and savings initiatives
- Work closely with the legal team to evaluate contractual terms, identify risks, and recommend optimal commercial and legal options
Basic Qualifications
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