Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
12+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience
Experience sourcing hardware, capital equipment, or technical products/services
Proven track record in managing RFQs, negotiations, supplier selection, and contracting
Strong operational execution skills in fast-paced environments
Familiarity with procurement systems like Coupa, Oracle, or SAP
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing and procurement for capital equipment, IT hardware, and corporate services
Execute end-to-end sourcing processes including supplier identification and negotiation
Partner with engineering and IT to align on technical requirements
Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding and performance tracking
Drive cost savings and cycle-time improvements in sourcing activities
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contracts
Collaborate with global teams on vendor strategies and contracts
Benefits
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Incentives based on performance
Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
Senior Principal Sourcing Manager - Capital Equipment
Role Overview
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
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
12+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience
Demonstrated experience sourcing hardware, capital equipment, or technical products/services
Experience managing RFQs, negotiations, supplier selection, and contracting
Strong operational execution skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting semiconductor, hardware, or data center environments
Prior experience sourcing lab equipment, test equipment, or IT infrastructure
Exposure to corporate services sourcing (e.g., facilities, logistics, professional services)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to quickly ramp and operate independently in a high-growth environment
Salary range is $190,000 to $240,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.
About Astera Labs
Astera Labs is a semiconductor company that designs and develops purpose-built connectivity solutions for data-centric systems. The company's portfolio of products includes system-aware semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs), boards, and intellectual property (IP) that are used in data center servers, storage, and networking equipment. Astera Labs' products are designed to improve the performance, latency, and power consumption of data-centric systems. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
