Description
Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU. If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us.
We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to manage the ODM/OEM landscape for Lambda's data center hardware, as part of the team focused on managing our system level ODM/OEM Finished Good Racks & Networking that power our rapidly growing AI cloud footprint.
Responsibilities
- ODM/OEM Sourcing Strategy: Own and execute the ODM/OEM sourcing strategy for your assigned finished-goods portfolio, including full-system integration, rack integration, and factory test.
- Commercial Negotiation & Contracting: Lead system-level commercial negotiations with ODM and OEM partners.
- Partner Management: Manage day-to-day and executive-level relationships with strategic ODM and OEM partners.
- New Product Introduction & Ramp: Support new platform and technology introductions from EVT through PVT to mass production.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Hardware, Network, and Data Center Engineering to translate platform, fabric, power, thermal, and rack requirements into sourcing and commercial strategies.
- Risk, Cost & Supply Resilience: Develop and maintain supply continuity plans for the ODM/OEM base.
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.
- Experience owning platform-level partner selection and managing partners through NPI, qualification, and mass production ramp.
Nice To Have
- Experience supporting hyperscale data center or AI infrastructure build programs.
- Familiarity with open hardware ecosystems and standards.
- Working fluency in the underlying supply base.
- Mandarin language ability and experience working directly with Taiwan- or China-based manufacturing partners.
Benefits
- Generous cash & equity compensation
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
- 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
- Flexible paid time off plan