Infrastructure Strategic Sourcing Manager, Compute - Stargate at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$230,000 – $355,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, Supercomputing, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of strategic sourcing and vendor management experience, with deep expertise in compute systems and hardware supply chains
Demonstrated leadership sourcing for high-performance compute, accelerators, and data-center server platforms — ideally including OEM/JDM/ODM engagement
Technical fluency in compute architecture, including GPUs, CPUs, server platforms, rack systems, cold-plate & liquid-cooling design, and associated power delivery subsystems
Proven success negotiating complex capital procurement agreements and supplier capacity programs at hyperscale
Ability to influence cross-functional technical and executive teams and drive alignment in fast-moving, high-stakes environments
Strong analytical decision-making and commercial structuring skills, balancing speed, cost, technical requirements, and strategic risk
Experience with global manufacturing, supply chain readiness, long-lead materials, and ramp-to-volume for high-complexity hardware
Familiarity with hyperscale data-center operational requirements, testing/qualification cycles, and integration workflows
Procurement, supply chain, program management, or data-center hardware certifications are advantageous

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for the next generation of AI compute infrastructure in partnership with engineering and program leadership
Stay at the leading edge of industry and supply-chain trends to inform category strategy and long-range planning
Initiate, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements across OEM/ODM/JDMs for accelerators, GPUs/CPUs, server platforms, rack systems, liquid-cooling components, PSUs, and supporting mechanical/electrical subsystems
Secure capacity and optionality across a rapidly scaling compute supply chain while mitigating risk and ensuring manufacturing readiness
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, program delivery, legal, operations, and finance to ensure sourcing strategies align with technical and program objectives
Drive competitive sourcing events, commercial structuring, and vendor accountability across the compute bill of materials
Provide technical and commercial evaluation guidance during supplier selection and product qualification cycles
Deliver portfolio-level visibility to executive stakeholders on progress, risks, and decision points with clarity and precision

Skills

Sourcing Strategy

Supplier Management

Commercial Negotiations

Supply Chain Management

AI Compute Infrastructure

GPUs

CPUs

Server Platforms

Rack Systems

Liquid Cooling

Power Supply Units

OEM

ODM

JDM

Risk Mitigation

Program Management

OpenAI

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

About OpenAI

OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$18,433.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care

Mental healthcare service

Fertility treatment coverage

401(k) with generous matching

20-week paid parental leave

Life insurance (complimentary)

AD&D insurance (complimentary)

Short-term/long-term disability insurance (complimentary)

Optional buy-up life insurance

Flexible work hours and unlimited paid time off (we encourage 4+ weeks per year)

Annual learning & development stipend

Regular team happy hours and outings

Daily catered lunch and dinner

Travel to domestic conferences

Risks

Elon Musk's legal battle may pose financial and reputational challenges for OpenAI.

Customizable ChatGPT personas could lead to privacy and ethical concerns.

Competitors like Anthropic raising capital may intensify market competition.

Differentiation

OpenAI's capped profit model prioritizes ethical AI development over unlimited profit.

OpenAI's AI models, like Sora, offer unique video creation from text descriptions.

OpenAI's focus on AGI aims to create AI systems smarter than humans.

Upsides

OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding boosts its AI research and computational capacity.

Customizable ChatGPT personas enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

OpenAI's 'Operator' AI agent could revolutionize workforce automation by 2025.

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