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Astera Labs · San Jose

# Senior Principal Sourcing Manager – Capital Equipment

San Jose Manager or lead $190,000 to $240,000 Supply Chain & Logistics 

Listed on Astera Labs’s official careers site. Posted November 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Astera Labs’s careers site →](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/asteralabs/jobs/4749567005)

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## Job description

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity.

The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com. Senior Principal Sourcing Manager – Capital Equipment

### Role Overview

Astera Labs is seeking a Sourcing Manager to support sourcing and procurement activities across capital equipment, IT hardware, and corporate services. This role will focus on supplier sourcing, commercial negotiations, and procurement execution, working closely with engineering, IT, facilities, and operations teams. The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of diverse sourcing experience, with a strong emphasis on hardware, capital equipment, and technical environments.

This role is highly execution-oriented and requires the ability to independently manage sourcing initiatives, drive timelines, and deliver cost-effective and scalable supplier solutions.

### Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and procurement activities across: Capital equipment (lab, test, and infrastructure equipment) IT hardware and related services
- Select corporate services categories
- Execute end-to-end sourcing processes including supplier identification, RFQs/RFPs, cost analysis, negotiation, and award
- Partner with engineering and IT stakeholders to understand technical requirements and ensure supplier alignment
- Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance tracking, and issue resolution
- Support purchase order execution, delivery tracking, and resolution of procurement-related issues
- Drive cost savings, value engineering, and cycle-time improvements across sourcing activities
- Ensure procurement compliance with internal policies, contracts, and systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle, or similar)
- Collaborate with global procurement teams to align on preferred vendors, strategies, and contracts
- Provide insights into supply market dynamics, pricing trends, and sourcing risks
- Partner with Finance on spend tracking, budget alignment, and savings initiatives
- Work closely with the legal team to evaluate contractual terms, identify risks, and recommend optimal commercial and legal options

### Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
- 12+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience
- Demonstrated experience sourcing hardware, capital equipment, or technical products/services Experience managing RFQs, negotiations, supplier selection, and contracting
- Strong operational execution skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle, SAP, or similar)

### Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting semiconductor, hardware, or data center environments Prior experience sourcing lab equipment, test equipment, or IT infrastructure Exposure to corporate services sourcing (e.g., facilities, logistics, professional services)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to quickly ramp and operate independently in a high-growth environment Salary range is $190,000 to $240,000 depending on experience, level, and business need.

This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits. We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Nov 2, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 8, 2026
- Listed for: 6 days
- Location: San Jose
- Pay: $190,000 to $240,000[Apply on Astera Labs’s careers site →](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/asteralabs/jobs/4749567005)

## Hiring at Astera Labs
- Open jobs: 179
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 12, 2026

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