Principal Sourcing Manager – Silicon Technologies - San Jose, California, United States
$160,000 - $200,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 22 July 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 22 October 2026.
About the role
Astera Labs is seeking a Principal Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives across its supply base, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with technology roadmaps and business objectives. The role focuses on supplier engagement across silicon supply chain nodes including Foundries, OSATs, Substrates, and Test.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for one or more areas, including Foundry, OSAT, Substrates, and Test. - Analyze industry trends, supplier capabilities, and cost structures to identify opportunities for risk mitigation and cost savings. - Build and maintain should-cost models, total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses, and financial assessments for strategic deals. - Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, licensing agreements, and service contracts. - Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) programs to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement while monitoring supplier financial health and IP portfolios. - Partner with R&D and engineering teams to align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps and product development timelines.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related technical field. - 7+ years of experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or supplier management in the semiconductor or cloud infrastructure industry. - Strong understanding of technology trends in datacenter infrastructure. - Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations, including Capacity Reservation Agreements and SOWs, and manage supplier relationships across global teams.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management. - Experience working directly with Foundries, OSATs, and Test houses. - Financial modeling and contract management skills.
Skills: sourcing, supply chain, Foundry, OSAT, Test houses, cost models
This role has been open 92 days — well above the 51-day median for Technical Program Management roles.
Technical Program Management · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
370
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Median days open
51 d
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Median salary
$151k
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| Metric | Astera Labs | All employers we track in this specialty (370 roles · 43 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 1 | 370 |
| Median days open | 92 d | 51 d (+41 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $151k |
Skills observed across this category: sourcing, supply chain, Foundry, OSAT, Test houses, cost models
Who's hiring in this category
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How we counted: 370 open Technical Program Management (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 43 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 23 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Figures refresh nightly.