Senior Principal Category Sourcing Manager – Corporate Services & Operations at Astera Labs

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductor, AI Infrastructure, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Strategic and proactive mindset for leading sourcing initiatives across Corporate Services & Operations (professional services like legal, finance, marketing, recruiting, engineering consulting; IT infrastructure and equipment; corporate software tools; facilities and real estate services; workplace operations)
Experience developing and executing category strategies
Expertise in managing supplier relationships
Proficiency in driving high-impact negotiations with diverse internal stakeholders and external partners
Knowledge of vendor consolidation, spend governance, and process optimization
Ability to support rapid business growth and evolving needs in a fabless semiconductor company focused on AI and cloud infrastructure

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for corporate categories including professional services, IT infrastructure, facilities, real estate, and enterprise software
Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and licensing

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

Operations Management

Astera Labs

Semiconductor connectivity solutions for AI infrastructure

About Astera Labs

Astera Labs provides semiconductor-based connectivity solutions aimed at improving the performance of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Their products, which include PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet solutions, are designed to facilitate high-speed data transfer, addressing the 'memory wall' issue that can limit computing performance. The company serves clients in the growing cloud AI market, including data centers and businesses that depend on AI and cloud applications. Unlike many competitors, Astera Labs has been recognized for its contributions to the semiconductor industry, being a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance's Most Respected Private Semiconductor Company award. The goal of Astera Labs is to enhance the efficiency and speed of data transfer in modern computing environments, positioning itself as a leader in the semiconductor sector.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$200.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Hardware, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Rapid office expansion could lead to financial strain if growth in demand falters.

Foray into biotechnology may divert resources from core semiconductor business.

Reliance on Nvidia partnership poses risk if strategic focus shifts or partnership disrupts.

Differentiation

Astera Labs offers the industry's first PCIe 6 switch, Scorpio, for AI infrastructure.

The company focuses on overcoming the 'memory wall' in high-speed data transfer solutions.

Astera Labs integrates AI with biotechnology, diversifying beyond traditional semiconductor applications.

Upsides

Astera Labs' relocation to San Jose triples its operational capacity and talent acquisition.

Strategic partnership with Nvidia enhances Astera Labs' credibility in AI and semiconductor markets.

Recent investments from major financial entities indicate strong investor confidence in growth.

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