Manager, Procurement - Components

Job Req ID: 22905

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
 

Job Summary:

A brilliant opportunity exists for an outstanding individual capable of fitting into this very rewarding Manager, Procurement - Components role. As the market leader in professional server solutions, Supermicro is looking to hire someone who can bring added value to the team. This is a fast moving, emerging business, and successful candidates will be able to move and adapt quickly to changing needs, manage multiple initiatives, engage at all executive levels both inside Supermicro and with partners, and have a proven record of developing products as well as business model from the ground up. If you are dedicated, energetic and detail-oriented, this could be the perfect role for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The position responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints

• Review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures

• Collaborates with other departments to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions; to ensure clear requirements documentation

• Measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality, delivery, support, capacity and reliability

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in Technical field - Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing Management, etc.
• 8+ years relevant materials management and purchasing experience and specific experience in process improvement preferred
• Knowledge of server/workstation thermal products and solutions (air and/or liquid cooling); or, third party branded networking switches experience preferred
• Experience in procurement, forecast, and inventory control
• Strong analytical, marketing and project management skills - a drive for results and a history of successful execution on projects
• Strong communication skills and ability to help direct product development and presentation
• Ability to develop business relationships from scratch, both internal and external to Supermicro

Salary Range

$124,000 - $166,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.