We are seeking a Director of Networking Hardware Sourcing to lead strategy and execution for critical infrastructure components supporting Oracle Cloud (OCI) and on-premises platforms. This leader will own end-to-end sourcing strategy across key networking hardware categories and manage a team responsible for supplier relationships, cost optimization, and supply continuity at global scale.
This role partners closely with Engineering, Product, and Finance to ensure scalable, cost-effective, and resilient supply chain solutions that support rapid cloud growth and new product introduction.
Internal Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals responsible for networking hardware categories (e.g., switches, optics, and related components).
- Define and execute global commodity strategies to optimize cost, performance, and supply continuity across the product lifecycle—from new product introduction (NPI) through end-of-life.
- Serve as the primary executive interface for key suppliers, driving strategic partnerships, performance management, and long-term capacity planning.
- Partner with Engineering to support product development, including supplier selection, RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), and design-for-supply-chain initiatives.
- Negotiate complex supply agreements, pricing structures, and contractual terms aligned with Oracle standards.
- Drive supply chain resiliency through risk mitigation strategies, alternate sourcing, and supplier diversification.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance operational scalability.
- Support material escalations and ensure continuity of supply in dynamic, high-growth environments.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience with networking hardware technologies (e.g., switches, routers, optics, ASICs, connectivity components)
- Experience working with ODM/JDM partners and hardware manufacturing ecosystems.
- Background supporting cloud infrastructure, data center, or hyperscale environments
- Strong understanding of hardware product development cycles and design-for-supply-chain principles
- Experience developing multi-region/global sourcing strategies and managing supply risk
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)
- Track record of driving cost optimization and supply chain resiliency at scale
External Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals responsible for networking hardware categories (e.g., switches, optics, and related components).
- Define and execute global commodity strategies to optimize cost, performance, and supply continuity across the product lifecycle—from new product introduction (NPI) through end-of-life.
- Serve as the primary executive interface for key suppliers, driving strategic partnerships, performance management, and long-term capacity planning.
- Partner with Engineering to support product development, including supplier selection, RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), and design-for-supply-chain initiatives.
- Negotiate complex supply agreements, pricing structures, and contractual terms aligned with Oracle standards.
- Drive supply chain resiliency through risk mitigation strategies, alternate sourcing, and supplier diversification.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance operational scalability.
- Support material escalations and ensure continuity of supply in dynamic, high-growth environments.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience with networking hardware technologies (e.g., switches, routers, optics, ASICs, connectivity components)
- Experience working with ODM/JDM partners and hardware manufacturing ecosystems.
- Background supporting cloud infrastructure, data center, or hyperscale environments
- Strong understanding of hardware product development cycles and design-for-supply-chain principles
- Experience developing multi-region/global sourcing strategies and managing supply risk
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)
- Track record of driving cost optimization and supply chain resiliency at scale
