Oracle Corporation

Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Memory & Storage

Oracle Corporation • $110K — $130K *
Santa Clara, CA 95051In-Person
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, or related fields.
  • Experience with semiconductors, Memory, Storage, CPUs, or silicon-based products is preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills for assessing supplier data and making recommendations.
  • Background in supporting sourcing initiatives like RFQs and supplier evaluations.
  • Knowledge of supplier management and supply risk concepts.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Support sourcing strategies for Memory, Storage, CPU, and silicon-based commodities.
  • Analyze commercial and operational data to uncover sourcing opportunities and risks.
  • Engage in supplier selection through RFIs, RFQs, and bid analysis.
  • Develop cost models and perform pricing analyses to set negotiation targets.
  • Manage supplier negotiations on key commercial terms including pricing and lead times.
  • Coordinate supply activities with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify risks impacting supply and quality.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering cross-functional teamwork.
  • Opportunity to contribute to Oracle's next-generation cloud infrastructure.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading practices.
  • Potential for career growth within a leading global technology company.
  • Involvement in critical sourcing decisions that influence product delivery.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst 3 - Strategic Sourcing to support Memory, Storage, CPU, and silicon-based commodities within our Global Strategic Sourcing organization.

This role will play an important part in expanding and scaling Oracle's next-generation cloud infrastructure. As a member of the Strategic Sourcing team, you will support sourcing decisions that impact supplier cost, technical capabilities, capacity, and supply availability, helping ensure the delivery of critical hardware to our customers.

The Supply Chain Analyst will provide sourcing analysis and tactical coordination across supplier management, supply continuity, cost modeling, Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) execution, risk-buy purchases, supplier and product qualifications, and new product introductions. You will work closely with Oracle's suppliers, contract manufacturing partners, and cross-functional teams to identify sourcing opportunities, mitigate supply risk, improve cost, and ensure timely execution throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
  • Support sourcing strategies for Memory, Storage, CPU, silicon-based commodities, and related suppliers supporting Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
  • Analyze supplier spend, pricing, cost structures, capacity, lead times, supply availability, and other commercial and operational data to identify sourcing opportunities and business risks.
  • Support supplier selection activities, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, bid analysis, supplier evaluations, and sourcing recommendations.
  • Develop cost models and perform pricing analyses to establish negotiation targets, evaluate supplier proposals, and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Participate in supplier commercial negotiations covering pricing, capacity, lead times, payment terms, liability, and other business requirements.
  • Coordinate supply and sourcing activities with suppliers and manufacturing partners, tracking commitments, constraints, shortages, and actions required to maintain continuity of supply.
  • Support Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) execution, risk-buy purchases, and other purchasing activities required to secure supply and meet business requirements.
  • Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Quality, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into sourcing strategies and supplier actions.
  • Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify risks related to cost, capacity, continuity of supply, quality, delivery, and manufacturing execution.
  • Support business reviews with suppliers and external manufacturing partners by developing performance metrics, analyses, presentations, and action plans.
  • Identify and execute cost optimization, productivity, and value-improvement initiatives while maintaining supply, quality, and business requirements.
  • Support new product introductions (NPI), product transitions, supplier and product qualifications, manufacturing changes, and other sourcing activities throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Maintain sourcing data, supplier information, commercial documentation, and reporting required for effective category and supplier management.
  • Develop dashboards and analyses that provide visibility into sourcing performance, supplier trends, cost opportunities, supply constraints, and business risks.
  • Drive assigned sourcing projects from analysis and recommendation through stakeholder alignment and implementation.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of sourcing processes, analytical tools, reporting, and supplier-management practices.


Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, materials planning, or a related field.
  • Experience working with semiconductors, Memory, Storage, CPUs, silicon-based products, or related hardware commodities strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills with experience analyzing supplier, pricing, cost, capacity, lead-time, or supply data and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Experience supporting sourcing activities such as RFQs, bid analysis, supplier evaluations, cost modeling, purchasing, or commercial negotiations.
  • Understanding of supplier management and supply-risk concepts, including capacity, lead times, continuity of supply, cost, quality, and delivery.
  • Ability to manage multiple sourcing activities and supplier commitments in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
  • Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Finance, Quality, Legal, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment, identify problems, develop recommendations, and drive assigned projects through implementation.
  • BS/BA preferred.


Qualifications

Job duties are varied and complex utilizing independent judgment. May have project lead role. 5 years relevant work experience. BS/BA preferred.

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Size
143,000 employees
Market Cap
$217.3 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1977
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$39.6 billion
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