Manager, Procurement - Key Components

Job Req ID: 25465

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide.

We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms.

Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community.

We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

Supermicro is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Manager, Key Components.

As the market leader in professional server solutions, Supermicro is looking to hire someone who is passionate about managing the supply chain of one of the most critical server components.

This is a fast-moving industry.

Successful candidates will be able to move and adapt quickly to changing needs and manage multiple initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.

If you are dedicated, detail- and result-oriented, with great leadership skills, this could be the perfect role for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 3-5 direct reports and drive coordinated effort across 2 other global geo-sites.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies with assigned vendors to support company product lines and meet revenue targets.
• Review and determine inventory level, based on Program Management Team's build plan, consumption data and product trends, to ensure optimal inventory mix and level for stock on hand as well as forecast and allocations with suppliers.
• Initiate and drive NPI process to timely SKU up new products, by monitoring supplier product roadmaps and closely working with Product Development and Management Teams.
• Work with Cost Team to help determine general and deal-specific pricing strategies.
• Work as an individual contributor to manage all supply-chain aspects of assigned SKUs.
• Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in technical or business field is a must; MBA or relevant advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum 8-10 years of supply chain and product management experience in server hardware industry is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of server key components, especially CPU, is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical and project management skills - To collaborate with external partners and internal cross-functional teams - Sales, Engineering and Operations - to drive and deliver results.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $144,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bo...