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Summary
The Global Technology Hardware Sourcing Team moves fast and leverages key partnerships to drive technical innovation, high quality standards and cost-savings via a customized supply chain. As a Network Systems Commercial Sourcing Manager, you will act as the primary commercial contact for critical Network Hardware commodities and products (e.g., Network Interface Cards & Switches), sourcing across the Meta supply base, while developing optionality on sources of supply as required. Sourcing activities will include, but not be limited to, identification of Hardware availability and options, developing and leading negotiation and sourcing strategies, partnering with Meta Network Hardware Engineering teams to develop a business and technology roadmap in support of Meta’s hardware goals and objectives and driving sourcing decisions on a global basis. Working closely with the Network Hardware Engineering Teams, the Sourcing Manager will lead the commercial engagements for prototype sourcing and development in support of new product development and new product introduction. The Sourcing Manager will also be responsible for the deployment of selected solutions and technologies, and supplier management with particular emphasis in the areas of sourcing for advanced technologies. Additionally, the Sourcing Manager will be responsible for contracts, negotiations, joint development models, Intellectual Property, licensing, and the development of global commodity and supply chain strategies to enable Meta to meet time-to-development/time-to-production goals, while managing the total landed cost. This position reports to the Director of Global Technology Network Sourcing.
Required Skills
Commercial Sourcing Manager, Network Systems Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
$144,000/year to $201,000/year bonus equity benefits
Industry: Internet
Equal Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Summary
The Global Technology Hardware Sourcing Team moves fast and leverages key partnerships to drive technical innovation, high quality standards and cost-savings via a customized supply chain. As a Network Systems Commercial Sourcing Manager, you will act as the primary commercial contact for critical Network Hardware commodities and products (e.g., Network Interface Cards & Switches), sourcing across the Meta supply base, while developing optionality on sources of supply as required. Sourcing activities will include, but not be limited to, identification of Hardware availability and options, developing and leading negotiation and sourcing strategies, partnering with Meta Network Hardware Engineering teams to develop a business and technology roadmap in support of Meta’s hardware goals and objectives and driving sourcing decisions on a global basis. Working closely with the Network Hardware Engineering Teams, the Sourcing Manager will lead the commercial engagements for prototype sourcing and development in support of new product development and new product introduction. The Sourcing Manager will also be responsible for the deployment of selected solutions and technologies, and supplier management with particular emphasis in the areas of sourcing for advanced technologies. Additionally, the Sourcing Manager will be responsible for contracts, negotiations, joint development models, Intellectual Property, licensing, and the development of global commodity and supply chain strategies to enable Meta to meet time-to-development/time-to-production goals, while managing the total landed cost. This position reports to the Director of Global Technology Network Sourcing.
Required Skills
Commercial Sourcing Manager, Network Systems Responsibilities:
- Develop, manage and refresh sourcing strategies and roadmaps for Network with an understanding of the actively managed adjacent technologies such as OEM, JDM, and commodity supply base.
- Maintain current knowledge of networking technologies and industry trends to perform competitive analysis on relevant products.
- Develop and maintain relationships with executive management at core suppliers. Influence supplier business models, roadmaps, and support to ensure Meta's commercial and technical requirements are met.
- Provide commodity and supplier experience and consulting to design engineering for technology migration and lower TCO.
- Drive supplier proposals and RFQs. Resolve all commercial queries arising from the quote process and formalize business awards.
- Own supplier negotiations
- provide review and input for product development and master supply agreements.
- Support product transfer from NPI to mass-production.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 10 years of business or supply chain experience in the data center, hyperscalers, cloud service providers, compute, or AI system hardware supply chain and associated industries.
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or degree in a related technical or business field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in commodity management in a high tech environment.
- Proven experience to move seamlessly from strategy to execution and deliver tangible results.
- Demonstrated communication skills, experience influencing, negotiating, building consensus and making key decisions.
- Experience interfacing with internal and external partners in a time-sensitive, often ambiguous and cross-functional environment, requiring a wide latitude for judgment while coordinating people and technical resources.
- Proven understanding of "should cost" modeling for supply chain and design for value trade-offs.
- Direct experience partnering with C-suite executives and leaders in top networking suppliers/partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Leadership and management experience.
- MSEE or MBA preferred.
$144,000/year to $201,000/year bonus equity benefits
Industry: Internet
Equal Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Salary : $144,000 - $201,000
