Senior Sourcing Manager

In 2012, Lambda started with a crew of AI engineers publishing research at top machine-learning conferences. We began as an AI company built by AI engineers. That hasn't changed. Today, we're on a mission to be the world's top AI computing platform. We equip engineers with the tools to deploy AI that is fast, secure, affordable, and built to scale. Whether they need powerhouse GPU hardware on-site or the flexibility of cloud-based solutions, we've got the horsepower to make it happen. Lambda’s AI Cloud has been adopted by the world’s leading companies and research institutions including Anyscale, Rakuten, The AI Institute, and multiple enterprises with over a trillion dollars of market capitalization. Our goal is to make computation as effortless and ubiquitous as electricity.

If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us. 

*Note: This position requires presence in our San Jose Headquarters 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.

About the role

We seek a strategic and execution-focused sourcing professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to drive operational excellence. This individual will play a critical role in managing material flow, vendor coordination, and establishing efficient material processes at our manufacturing facility at San Jose, and Data centres worldwide. As we continue scaling with larger deals, we’re expanding our team to ensure we have robust supply chain support. The ideal candidate is hands-on, process-oriented, and data-driven, capable of driving improvements across material flow, sourcing, and supply chain processes.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring reliable sourcing, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements, including blanket purchase agreements for long-term procurement stability.

• Identify alternative suppliers to reduce risk and enhance flexibility in supply chain operations.

• Implement systemic vendor performance tracking, ensuring on-time delivery and quality standards.

Material Flow & Process Optimization

• Establish and optimize material flow processes at manufacturing facilities.

• Ensure accurate and timely execution of material transactions to prevent shortages and production disruptions.

• Develop strategies to reduce inefficiencies and enhance the alignment of material and information flow.

Procurement Execution & Purchase Order Management

• Oversee PO creation, pricing validation, and order tracking, ensuring accurate and timely execution.

• Maintain data integrity in procurement transactions and vendor interactions.

• Drive systemic improvements in material planning, including forecast sharing and demand alignment with vendors.

Planning & Supply Continuity

• Translate demand signals (sales orders, forecasts, etc.) into an executable supply plan.

• Ensure MRP-driven supply strategies are effectively implemented, shifting from reactive to proactive planning..

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key interface between supply chain, manufacturing, and vendor partners, ensuring operational alignment.

• Provide clear, concise communication on material status, shortages, and escalations.

• Train and guide internal teams on effective MRP utilization and supply planning principles.

You

• 5-7 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement operations.

• Strong understanding of demand planning, time-phased supply planning, and inventory control.

• Experience managing MRP-driven supply strategies, not just transactional purchasing.

• Ability to influence and lead teams in an environment with evolving supply chain processes.

• Comfortable negotiating with vendors and suppliers to ensure optimal sourcing outcomes.

Nice to Have

• Experience In the machine learning industry or computer hardware industry

• SQL, ERP and planning software experience (netsuite in particular)

• APICS certification

• Lean manufacturing experience

Salary Range Information 

Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $115,000-$165,000. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description. 

About Lambda

• Founded in 2012, ~350 employees (2024) and growing fast

• We offer generous cash & equity compensation

• Our investors include Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, US Innovative Technology, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, Crescent Cove.

• We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitability

• Our research papers have been accepted into top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG

• Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents

• Commuter/Work from home stipends for select roles

• 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)

• Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use

A Final Note:

You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.