General InformationReq # WD00107008
Career area: Supply Chain
Country/Region: United States of America
State: North Carolina
City: Morrisville
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Working time: Full-time
Additional Locations:
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
Description and RequirementsDescription and RequirementsAt Lenovo, we are shaping the future of intelligent computing through industry-leading AI infrastructure, hyperscale cloud platforms, and next-generation data center solutions. We are seeking a highly strategic and results-driven
Senior Program Manager, Procurement Strategy to lead sourcing and supplier engagement for advanced AI and Cloud Service Provider (CSP) programs.
This role serves as a key procurement leader within high-impact, fast-paced cross-functional teams developing cutting-edge AI systems, NVIDIA ecosystem-based solutions, and cloud-scale infrastructure platforms. The successful candidate will drive sourcing strategy, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, risk management, and cost optimization from concept through mass production while ensuring supply continuity in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
This position requires strong business acumen, executive-level communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across engineering, product development, operations, and the global supply base.
ResponsibilitiesStrategic Procurement Leadership- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support AI infrastructure, server, storage, networking, and cloud platform portfolios.
- Drive supplier selection, contract negotiations, commercial agreements, and total-cost optimization initiatives.
- Align procurement roadmaps with business objectives, product strategies, and customer requirements.
- Identify supply market trends, emerging technologies, and supplier innovations to strengthen Lenovo's competitive advantage.
New Product Introduction (NPI) Execution- Lead procurement engagement from early concept through product launch and mass production.
- Ensure material readiness and supplier capacity planning for aggressive AI platform launch schedules.
- Partner with engineering teams to influence component selection, design-for-cost initiatives, and sourcing decisions.
- Support product transitions, qualification activities, and technology roadmaps.
Supplier & Commercial Management- Build executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers.
- Lead commercial negotiations involving pricing, investment commitments, capacity, lead times, and supply agreements.
- Drive supplier performance management through quality, delivery, cost, and innovation metrics.
- Champion strategic supplier partnerships that accelerate product differentiation and technology adoption.
Risk Management & Supply Continuity- Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain, geopolitical, capacity, logistics, and technology risks.
- Develop contingency plans and dual-source strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to support sustained business growth.
- Lead escalation management for critical supply constraints affecting customer commitments.
Cross-Functional Program Leadership- Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing Program Management, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Service, and Finance teams.
- Provide procurement leadership in executive program reviews and milestone tracking.
- Influence key business decisions through fact-based analysis, market intelligence, and commercial expertise.
- Drive accountability and execution across global teams and supplier networks.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or supplier management.
- Experience managing complex hardware, electronics, semiconductor, server, networking, storage, or data center supply chains.
- Demonstrated success leading supplier negotiations and commercial strategy execution.
- Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience driving cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders and executive visibility.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Preferred Qualifications- MBA or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
- Experience supporting AI infrastructure, data center, cloud computing, hyperscaler, or CSP environments.
- Knowledge of NVIDIA ecosystem technologies, GPU server platforms, accelerated computing solutions, and AI clusters.
- Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle management.
- Global supplier management experience within a multinational technology organization.
- Familiarity with manufacturing operations, contract manufacturing partners, and global supply networks.
- APICS/ASCM, CPSM, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
Additional Locations:
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
