Sourcing Manager

What MatX is Building

MatX's mission is to make the world's best AI models run as efficiently as allowed by physics, bringing the world years ahead in AI quality and availability.

Your place here

We're looking for a strategic Sourcing Manager to manage sourcing strategy for datacenter rack development, integration, contract manufacturing strategy, and key vendor partnerships across critical hardware modules. You will build and execute supplier strategies that align with our NPI to production schedule, manage rack-level integration partners, ensure top quality, and secure favorable commercial terms.

In this role, you will partner closely with Hardware Engineering, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to identify technical requirements, risk and opportunities, transition key component categories from early development to volume supply.

What You'll Do Here:

• Develop and execute global strategic sourcing strategies for rack and key hardware component categories

• Lead commercial negotiations, supplier selections, RFXs, and pricing agreements to ensure best cost, quality, and supply security

• Manage supplier relationship management (SRM) programs, conducting executive business reviews (EBRs) and supplier scorecards

• Partner with Hardware Engineering to assess market capabilities, influence design for total cost of ownership, and mitigate single-source risks

• Collaborate with Legal and Contract Management to draft, finalize and execute to commercial and engineering contracts

• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction initiatives while supporting rapid hardware iteration schedules

Who You Are:

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, global supply management, or procurement within high-tech, rack manufacturing, or advanced hardware industries

• Proven track record of negotiating complex multi-million dollar contracts and securing favorable commercial terms with tier-1 suppliers

• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to converse effectively with hardware architects and domain engineering leads

• Deep familiarity with supply chain dynamics, risk management, and vendor cost structure analysis

• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and strategic leadership capabilities.

• Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-growth environment requiring end-to-end category ownership

Compensation

The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.

• Mid Career - $175,000 - $400,000 + equity

• Senior Career - $250,000 - $600,000 + equity

What We Offer

• Time off: 4 weeks PTO (accrued) + 12 company Holidays + 3 religious observance days

• Health:

  • Medical. Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents

  • Dental + Vision. Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents

  • HSA and FSA offerings via Lively (HSA includes MatX lump sum contribution)

  • Concierge Care Advocates via Mishe. A white-glove service to help you navigate the maze of insurance, find providers, file (and appeal) claims

  • Travel medical insurance. Covers both business and personal trips

• MatX Family Fund. $6k fund via Benepass to fill the gaps in traditional insurance. Covers family-building, maternity, menopause, mental health and bodywork.

• Financial Wellbeing:

  • Retirement. Choose from Roth/ 401K (or both) retirement plans with up to 5% company contribution to 401K (even if you don't contribute).

  • Wealthfront Workplace Accounts. Non-401K investment, high-yield savings & brokerage. MatX pays your fees for the 1st $100K

  • Life, AD&D and Disability. Company-paid life insurance (up to $300K) and long-term disability insurances.

• Daily Meals: MatX provides $80/day budget for onsite and remote meals, via a plethora of options including Webox, Locale, plus Ramp virtual cards.

• Commute on Us: Commute on our company Uber account, or reimburse your train rides. Either way, we pay 100% for your daily commute.

• WFH Support:

  • Home Setup. $1500 to make your home office comfortable & productive for you

  • Cell & Internet Reimbursement. $60/mo for cellular and $60/mo for wifi

• Professional Development: $1500 Professional Development Budget (per year)

• MatX E[x]tras: $50/mo to use on whatever perk you value most

• Mental Wellbeing: 100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP

• Support to Parents: Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood, up to 18 weeks pregnancy disability leave, and flexible return-to-work hours

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
---------

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.
--------

MatX does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People team and any resumes submitted are deemed to be the property of MatX.