Senior Principal Sourcing Manager – Capital Equipment

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$190k–$240k

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Astera Labs Senior Principal Sourcing Manager – Capital Equipment at Astera Labs responsible for sourcing and procurement activities across capital equipment, IT hardware, and corporate services. The role involves supplier sourcing, commercial negotiations, and procurement execution.

Responsibilities

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.
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

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Business12+ years of sourcingExperience managing RFQsFamiliarity with procurement systems (eExperience supporting semiconductorPrior experience sourcing lab equipmentStrong analyticalSalary range is $190

Required

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

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.
We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.

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