Lambda
Sourcing Manager, ODM/OEM Systems
$203K–$271K
San Jose Office (Zanker) +1 · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Location
- San Jose Office (Zanker)
San Francisco Office (Fremont St) - Experience
- 8+ years; no alternatives stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
About the job
Owns sourcing and commercial relationships with ODM/OEM partners supplying finished-good data center systems, racks, and networking hardware.
What you'll do
- Set partner and platform sourcing strategies, run competitive RFQ/RFPs, and negotiate pricing, agreements, capacity, and ramp commitments.
- Manage partner performance and supply risks across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and manufacturing footprint.
- Lead the commercial workstream for new platform introductions from EVT through PVT to mass production, working across Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain.
What they ask for
- 8+ years in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, ODM/OEM Management, or Supply Chain roles, including direct sourcing of finished goods at system or rack level.
- Experience negotiating and managing build and supply agreements with ODMs, OEMs, or contract manufacturers.
- Experience with platform-level partner selection and partner management through NPI, qualification, and mass production ramp.
- Strong understanding of system-level cost structures and hardware manufacturing operations.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting hyperscale data center or AI infrastructure programs.
- Familiarity with open hardware ecosystems and standards such as OCP and OAM.
Pay
$203K – $271K (base salary)
Tools
OCP, OAM, EVT, PVT, RFQ, RFP, Incoterms
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