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Strategic Sourcing Manager, Compute Infrastructure

OpenAI· Scaling
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San Francisco$226k - $285kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Strategic Sourcing Manager responsible for global-scale sourcing of AI compute infrastructure, leading supplier engagements for servers, accelerators, rack systems, and related components to enable OpenAI’s next-generation supercomputing platform.

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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

Required:Strategic sourcingVendor managementCommercial negotiation

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends may also be provided
Last updated Jul 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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