Sourcing Manager

Role overview Crusoe seeks a Sourcing Manager to join the team in San Francisco, CA. This position shapes procurement strategies and supports improvements across supply chain operations. The Sourcing Manager plays a key role in selecting suppliers, managing negotiations, and ensuring that sourcing practices reflect Crusoe’s sustainability commitments. What y…

Join Oura as a Senior Sourcing Manager specializing in Battery technologies. In this pivotal role, you will drive sourcing strategies, enhance supplier relationships, and ensure our products meet the highest quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain efficiency and contribute to the development of cutting-edge battery solutions.

Company OverviewEcho Neurotechnologies is a pioneering startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) sector, committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation through sophisticated hardware engineering and artificial intelligence solutions. Our core mission is to provide groundbreaking technologies that empower individuals with disabilities, enhancing their autonomy and overall quality of life.Team CultureBecome part of a small, passionate team of skilled professionals dedicated to making a difference. In our early-stage environment, you will have the chance to influence significant decisions that will have a lasting impact. We prioritize continuous learning and development, encouraging cross-functional collaboration where your input is crucial to our collective success.Job ResponsibilitiesForge and nurture supplier partnerships for Echo throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design and development to commercial production.Work closely with R&D engineers, cross-functional teams, and suppliers during new product development to create essential medical devices, components, and materials based on the demands of our products and organization.Utilize processes to streamline New Product Development (NPD) initiatives encompassing quality assurance, cost management, delivery timelines, and risk mitigation with suppliers.Perform Make vs Buy analysis, supplier selection, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts (including NDA, Development, and Supply), manage purchase orders, and maintain supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply and competitiveness.Oversee project management for sourcing deliverables, liaising with project managers, communicating with cross-functional groups and suppliers to monitor performance and address risks.Lead workshops with internal partners and suppliers to leverage DFx strategies and tools (such as manufacturability and supply chain considerations) alongside component plans to enhance part quality and reliability.Identify, reduce, and mitigate risks, improving timelines and fostering enduring partnerships crucial to overcoming business and technical challenges.Monitor supplied component quality, supply risks, material costs, and response/lead times for new products.Collaborate with suppliers to design launch plans, ensuring that materials, labor, and capacity are ready to meet demand.

Crusoe Technologies seeks a Senior Manager of Sourcing based in San Francisco, CA. This position leads sourcing initiatives and helps define procurement strategies for the company. Key responsibilities Design and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost savings with quality improvements Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to align with business objectives Work closely with teams throughout the organization to improve procurement processes Guide sourcing and procurement efforts to support company growth Role focus This role centers on driving effective sourcing practices and collaborating across departments to enhance procurement outcomes. Leadership in this position directly influences Crusoe Technologies' ability to meet its operational and strategic goals.

Join our dynamic team as the Director of EMS Sourcing at oura, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our supply chain strategy and driving operational excellence. In this hybrid position, based in San Francisco, California, you will lead the sourcing initiatives for our Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality and efficiency in our manufacturing processes.

Founded in 2007, Airbnb transformed the way people experience travel, growing from a simple idea to a global phenomenon with over 5 million hosts welcoming more than 2 billion guests worldwide. Our hosts provide unique accommodations and experiences, allowing travelers to connect with local cultures in authentic ways.Join Our Community:The Strategic Sourcing team, integral to Airbnb’s Global Procurement organization, is essential in driving operational efficiency and sustainable growth. We collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and implement sourcing strategies that align with Airbnb’s business goals while fostering innovation, value, and success.We pride ourselves on being a collaborative and forward-thinking team, adopting an AI-first mindset to leverage technology, automation, and data that streamline processes and enhance efficiencies. Guided by our mission to create a world where anyone can belong, we emphasize delivering value through curiosity, creativity, and integrity.Key partners across functions include Finance, Legal, and Business Operations.Your Impact:As the Community Support Sourcing Manager at Airbnb, you will hold a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency, stakeholder success, and financial outcomes. You will spearhead comprehensive sourcing and supplier relationship management in key spending areas, focusing on Community Support (BPO) services, including global outsourced support operations, vendor strategies, and performance governance.Your expertise in operations and procurement will enable you to influence decisions, mitigate risks, and drive supplier performance as a trusted advisor. Developing and executing category plans that align with business priorities, you will identify opportunities for cost efficiency, supplier innovation, and risk management within the BPO sector.Success in this role entails delivering quantifiable improvements in cost and value, advancing supplier diversity and innovation, and shaping Airbnb’s sourcing strategy to bolster company growth and operational excellence.You will lead initiatives aimed at simplifying the sourcing and procurement processes.

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About Gong.io Gong.io builds AI-powered solutions for revenue teams. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System brings together data, insights, and workflows to help teams observe, guide, and collaborate more effectively. With the Gong Revenue Graph and a suite of AI-driven tools, over 5,000 companies worldwide use Gong to gain insights into their teams and customers, automate sales workflows, and improve deal outcomes. Learn more at www.gong.io. Role Overview: Senior Sourcing Manager - SaaS The Senior Sourcing Manager will drive strategic sourcing for SaaS and technology projects that support Corporate IT, Sales, and Marketing. This position is open in Austin, Chicago, New York City, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco. What You Will Do Manage a growing portfolio of enterprise SaaS platforms, productivity and collaboration tools, security software, business applications, and internal data/AI solutions. Work closely with leaders in IT, Security, Finance, Legal, Sales, and Marketing to define sourcing strategies and optimize spend. Enable quick, scalable decisions in a high-growth environment by facilitating cross-functional alignment. What We Look For Strong commercial judgment and experience negotiating enterprise software and SaaS agreements. Ability to lead complex, cross-functional sourcing decisions efficiently. Deep knowledge of SaaS, technology procurement, and vendor management.

Join Airbnb's dynamic team as a Strategic Sourcing Manager, focusing on our Enterprise Technology initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in sourcing strategies to optimize costs, drive value, and enhance supplier relationships within our technology sector. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify sourcing opportunities, assess vendor capabilities, and implement effective procurement strategies. Your contributions will play a key role in supporting our mission to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere.

About Our Team:At OpenAI, we are on a mission to create the most sophisticated AI infrastructure ecosystem, collaborating closely with our capital partners. The industrial compute team plays a pivotal role in shaping our core infrastructure strategy and actualizing this vision. This team is integral to site selection and the buildout process, operating at the crossroads of commercial, technical, strategic, and operational domains, while engaging with teams and executives both within and outside of OpenAI.About the Role:We are looking for a dynamic Strategic Sourcing Manager who is prepared to tackle global-scale challenges with numerous stakeholders and significant commercial implications. If you are passionate about structuring transformative deals and influencing the future of infrastructure on a global scale, we invite you to join us.The Industrial Compute team, which supports Stargate, OpenAI's ambitious next-generation supercomputing platform, is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to spearhead our infrastructure procurement initiatives at the forefront of AI technology.In this role, you will take charge of the complete sourcing strategy and execution for datacenter network hardware. You will collaborate closely with engineering and business teams to guarantee hardware availability, foster new vendor relationships, and negotiate intricate commercial agreements. This position goes beyond traditional sourcing; it is foundational work essential for constructing the world's most advanced supercomputer.Your responsibilities will include shaping supplier engagement, defining commercial terms, and ensuring vendor accountability, all while being central to OpenAI’s infrastructure strategy. The outcomes of your work will directly influence our capability to scale efficiently, securely, and promptly.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement strategic roadmaps for the next generation of network infrastructure, including long-haul fiber, in-building networking, and optical transport solutions, in close collaboration with engineering teams.Stay abreast of industry trends and utilize insights to inform future-focused, category-specific sourcing strategies.Initiate, negotiate, and manage contracts for vital datacenter components, including but not limited to network switches, routers, DWDM/RLS transport solutions, optics, cabling, and rack hardware.Identify risks and ensure hardware availability across a diverse portfolio of backbone and networking components.Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, legal, and finance teams to align sourcing strategies with overarching project and organizational objectives.

Join Airbnb as the Manager of Strategic Sourcing for Engineering & Infrastructure, where you will play a vital role in advancing our procurement strategies and optimizing supplier relationships. This position entails leading a team dedicated to sourcing high-quality materials and services that align with our operational goals. You will leverage your expertise in negotiation and supplier evaluation to drive value and efficiency across our engineering initiatives.

Role Overview OpenAI seeks a Head of Strategic Sourcing - Services to guide sourcing and supplier management for the organization. This leader shapes sourcing strategies, oversees contract negotiations, and manages supplier relationships to support company objectives. What You Will Do Develop and implement sourcing strategies for service providers Negotiate contracts and terms with key suppliers Monitor and manage supplier performance to meet organizational goals Drive cost savings and identify opportunities for innovation in the supply chain Location This position is based in San Francisco.

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, our Hardware organization is pioneering the development of silicon and system-level solutions tailored for the distinctive requirements of advanced AI workloads. Our team is on a mission to innovate the next generation of AI-native silicon and systems, collaborating closely with software and research partners to co-design hardware that is intricately integrated with AI models. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge AI systems that power OpenAI's supercomputing infrastructure while also creating bespoke design tools and methodologies that spur innovation and optimize hardware for AI applications.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager specializing in Memory Storage & CPUs to spearhead vendor and partner engagements for our hardware design team. You will report directly to the Head of Partnerships & Strategic Sourcing, utilizing your extensive knowledge of AI full-rack system supply chains to craft sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and oversee essential supplier relationships. Your contributions will be pivotal in enhancing the compute, networking, and storage capabilities of OpenAI’s infrastructure.This position is based in San Francisco, CA, and operates under a hybrid work model that requires three days in the office each week. We also provide relocation assistance for new hires.Key Responsibilities:Design and execute sourcing strategies for hardware and related services—including cloud solutions—that are aligned with OpenAI’s financial, operational, and technological objectives.Lead the Request for Proposals (RFP) process, supplier evaluations, and partner selection, ensuring clear criteria and structured engagement models are in place.Oversee critical supplier relationships throughout their lifecycle, managing contract negotiations, renewals, and performance management against established KPIs.Collaborate with engineering, finance, legal, and security teams to guarantee that sourcing decisions adhere to technical specifications, budgetary approvals, compliance, and risk assessments.Enhance operational efficiency through process design and sourcing systems, ensuring that decisions are data-driven and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Work alongside business system teams to define requirements for ERP, MRP, and PLM systems.Cultivate long-term partnerships and pinpoint opportunities for strategic investments within the hardware supply ecosystem.Ideal Candidate Profile:A minimum of 10 years of experience in technology procurement, with robust expertise in hardware and cloud services.Proven track record in developing and executing sourcing strategies within complex supply chains.Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships.Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision making.

Are you an innovative thinker with a passion for optimizing supply chains? Join our dynamic team at mercor as a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Specialist. In this role, you will take charge of developing and executing sourcing strategies that align with our business objectives.Your expertise will help us identify and engage with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure the highest standards of quality and cost-efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance procurement processes and drive value across the organization.

Join Pinterest as a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist in our Corporate Services & Support team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize supplier relationships, and contribute to our overall procurement strategy. Your analytical skills will help identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

At Superhuman, we embrace a dynamic hybrid work environment that allows team members to enjoy focused individual work while also engaging in in-person collaboration to build trust, foster innovation, and cultivate a strong team culture.About SuperhumanSuperhuman, which now includes Grammarly, is a cutting-edge AI productivity platform dedicated to unlocking the superhuman potential within everyone. Our suite of applications integrates seamlessly with over one million tools and websites, offering solutions such as Grammarly's writing assistance, Coda's collaborative workspaces, Mail's inbox management, and Go, our proactive AI assistant that delivers contextual help. Since our founding in 2009, we have empowered over 40 million individuals and 50,000 organizations, including 3,000 educational institutions worldwide, to eliminate busywork and prioritize what truly matters. Discover more at superhuman.com and explore our values here.The OpportunityAs a Procurement Specialist focused on Sourcing and Systems, you will play a pivotal role in Superhuman’s procurement team, which has been innovating for five years and is now enhancing its capabilities through advanced tooling, automation, and AI. You will manage the complete procurement lifecycle for various internal teams, from vendor evaluation to contract closure and renewals, while continuously seeking to improve team operations.In this role, your key responsibilities will include:Managing end-to-end procurement activities for cloud services, professional services, and SaaS tools—overseeing 40+ concurrent procurement initiatives.Negotiating pricing and contract terms with vendors to secure significant cost savings and favorable terms.Collaborating with Support, People, Finance, Legal, and Strategy & Operations teams to identify business needs and provide effective procurement solutions.Enhancing procurement processes, workflows, and documentation by implementing modern tools and automation to streamline our established functions.Utilizing AI and automation to optimize procurement operations and increase efficiency without expanding the team size.Conducting pricing analysis to ensure competitive positioning.

About Our TeamThe Procurement team at OpenAI plays a pivotal role in driving our mission to scale responsibly and efficiently. We work hand in hand with various stakeholders to advance business priorities while ensuring robust commercial practices, compliance, and operational excellence. Our team orchestrates a high-volume sourcing engine across the organization, managing quick negotiations, rapid turnaround times, thorough diligence packages, consistent contract quality, and stringent vendor controls. As part of this team, the Sourcing Delivery function is essential for enabling Strategic Sourcing to maintain momentum without hindering business progress.About the RoleIn the capacity of Sourcing Delivery Lead, you will spearhead a dynamic negotiation and contracting engine that propels our business forward. You will oversee routine commercial initiatives that are characterized by lower spend and complexity, often with time-sensitive and operationally critical implications. The efficiency, judgment, and customer service of your team will be instrumental in unblocking various teams and ensuring OpenAI’s operations remain swift.You will act as a trusted sourcing partner, guiding requests from inception to negotiation and finalization. This role transcends transactional processing; it embodies a commercial leadership position that harmonizes operational rigor with sound judgment to achieve rapid cycle times, dependable service level agreements (SLAs), and high-quality contracts at scale.Leading a team of Category Coordinators and a Contract Delivery Lead, you will manage the sourcing execution process from initial stakeholder engagement to contract signature, navigating swiftly within established guidelines and escalating issues as necessary. You will collaborate closely with Strategic Sourcing Leads, translating strategy into actionable playbooks and executing high-volume, low-risk negotiations, allowing them to concentrate on complex deals and long-term objectives.Collaboration with Procurement Operations, which manages enabling systems, policies, and processes, will be crucial, as your team will focus on stakeholder engagement, negotiation execution, and contracting throughput. Additionally, you will work in tandem with the Legal team to develop and maintain contracting playbooks, a clause library, and approved fallback positions that facilitate quick movement of standard agreements within established parameters.We are in search of a leader with a proven track record in managing high-volume procurement and contracting teams within fast-paced environments, demonstrating a commitment to speed, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.

About Us:At LangChain, we are on a mission to make intelligent agents commonplace. Our platform serves as the backbone for agent engineering in real-world applications, enabling developers to transform their prototypes into production-ready AI agents that organizations can depend on. Initially recognized for our widely adopted open-source tools, we have evolved to also provide a comprehensive platform for building, evaluating, deploying, and managing agents at scale.Today, our solutions including LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, and Agent Builder are utilized by teams delivering genuine AI products across both startups and large enterprises. Millions of developers rely on LangChain to empower AI teams at prominent companies such as Replit, Clay, Coinbase, Workday, Lyft, Cloudflare, Harvey, Rippling, Vanta, and 35% of the Fortune 500.With $125 million raised in Series B funding from leading investors including IVP, Sequoia, Benchmark, CapitalG, and Sapphire Ventures, we are in an exciting phase of product development, experiencing rapid growth where every team member can significantly influence our projects and collaborative work culture. At LangChain, your contributions can reshape how technology manifests in the real world.About the Role:We are seeking a dedicated core maintainer to join the LangChain team. This individual will play a crucial role in enhancing and maintaining the LangChain JavaScript package. Preference will be given to candidates who can work in person in San Francisco.Enhancing the core abstractions and runtime of the langchain and langgraph packagesImproving and expanding documentationResponding to user inquiries and resolving issues effectivelyUtilizing langchain to develop example applicationsSuccess Factors:Minimum of 3 years of experience in software engineering or applied machine learningStrong background in Software EngineeringExceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment and view unstructured settings as opportunities to define impactful workOwnership mindset; proficient at managing tasks independently and effectively

About LanceDBLanceDB is an innovative, developer-centric, open-source database designed for multimodal AI applications. We provide robust solutions ranging from hyper-scalable vector search capabilities to advanced retrieval for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). LanceDB is your ideal partner for creating AI applications, enabling seamless interaction with large-scale AI datasets and powering some of the most cutting-edge applications across various industries.About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Open Source Engineer to enhance the presence of LanceDB within the extensive data infrastructure ecosystem. You will engage in projects that sit at the convergence of high-performance computing, big data, and open-source systems. Your contributions will drive integrations, optimize distributed operations, and support initiatives within the Apache and AI communities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead open-source community initiatives to integrate the Lance format with systems such as Spark, Hive Metastore, Presto, Trino, and Ray.Design and sustain efficient distributed operations for Lance datasets.Develop optimized indices to facilitate predicate pushdown and enhance query performance in Spark, Ray, or Trino.Engage in the development of table formats, data encodings, and various components of the Lance format using Rust.Manage and enhance internal data processing infrastructure.Advocate for the Lance format in open-source forums and at major Big Data conferences.RequirementsOver 10 years of experience in developing high-performance databases, big data systems, or large-scale data services.In-depth knowledge of the internal workings of open-source Big Data or AI training systems such as Hadoop, Spark, Flink, Ray, Iceberg, Delta Lake, Hudi, ClickHouse, Trino, Presto, PyTorch, or JAX.Extensive experience with high-performance computing using Java or Scala.Familiarity with Rust is preferred, or a strong willingness to learn.Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively within a high-caliber team environment.Preferred QualificationsActive contributor, committer, or PMC member in Apache or other significant open-source projects.Experience with Java, Rust, C++, Apache Arrow, DataFusion, Parquet, Iceberg, or Delta Lake is a plus.

About Handshake Handshake supports over 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, and 1 million employers, including every Fortune 50 company. The platform helps people explore careers, connect with hiring opportunities, and build skills, from AI-focused freelance work to internships and full-time jobs. Handshake is growing quickly and aims to triple annual recurring revenue by 2025. Why Work at Handshake? Help shape career paths in the AI economy on a global level. Work alongside leading AI labs, Fortune 500 partners, and top universities worldwide. Join a team with backing from leaders at Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir. Contribute to a business with ambitious growth targets and revenue goals. Role Overview: Talent Sourcing Specialist Handshake is hiring a Talent Sourcing Specialist for the Handshake AI team in San Francisco. This person will partner with the Growth team to drive top-of-funnel recruiting, with a focus on sourcing and screening candidates for the Handshake AI Fellowship. The role involves identifying and engaging outstanding talent across multiple disciplines. The environment is goal-oriented and moves quickly. What You'll Do Lead sourcing efforts at the top of the recruiting funnel by collaborating on role requirements and pipeline priorities. Apply outreach strategies, boolean search, and market mapping to connect with passive candidates, especially those with technical or STEM experience. Share market insights and strategic suggestions to improve recruiting processes and spot trends. Conduct initial assessments of candidates and support their transition to project teams. Track and report on recruiting metrics, keeping data accurate in Ashby and other tools to refine sourcing approaches. Location This position is based in San Francisco, CA.