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- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
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- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Details
OpenAI's InfraDev team is building a global AI compute infrastructure ecosystem. The Infrastructure Strategy & Delivery organization supporting Stargate (OpenAI’s next-generation supercomputing platform) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and strategic supplier engagements for compute infrastructure at hyperscale. The role drives commercial strategy and supplier accountability across server platforms, accelerators, rack systems, and associated thermal & power delivery components.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for the next generation of AI compute infrastructure in partnership with engineering and program leadership.
- Stay at the leading edge of industry and supply-chain trends to inform category strategy and long-range planning.
- Initiate, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements across OEM/ODM/JDMs for accelerators, GPUs/CPUs, server platforms, rack systems, liquid-cooling components, PSUs, and supporting mechanical/electrical subsystems.
- Secure capacity and optionality across a rapidly scaling compute supply chain while mitigating risk and ensuring manufacturing readiness.
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering, program delivery, legal, operations, and finance to ensure sourcing strategies align with technical and program objectives.
- Drive competitive sourcing events, commercial structuring, and vendor accountability across the compute bill of materials.
- Provide technical and commercial evaluation guidance during supplier selection and product qualification cycles.
- Deliver portfolio-level visibility to executive stakeholders on progress, risks, and decision points with clarity and precision.
Requirements
- 10+ years of strategic sourcing and vendor management experience, with deep expertise in compute systems and hardware supply chains.
- Demonstrated leadership sourcing for high-performance compute, accelerators, and data-center server platforms — ideally including OEM/JDM/ODM engagement.
- Technical fluency in compute architecture, including GPUs, CPUs, server platforms, rack systems, cold-plate & liquid-cooling design, and associated power delivery subsystems.
- Proven success negotiating complex capital procurement agreements and supplier capacity programs at hyperscale.
- Ability to influence cross-functional technical and executive teams and drive alignment in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.
- Strong analytical decision-making and commercial structuring skills, balancing speed, cost, technical requirements, and strategic risk.
- Experience with global manufacturing, supply chain readiness, long-lead materials, and ramp-to-volume for high-complexity hardware.
- Familiarity with hyperscale data-center operational requirements, testing/qualification cycles, and integration workflows.
- Procurement, supply chain, program management, or data-center hardware certifications are advantageous.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
- Pre-tax accounts (Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA) and commuter benefits.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave (detailed in posting).
- Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees.
- 13+ paid company holidays and multiple coordinated company office closures.
- Mental health and wellness support; employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
- Annual learning and development stipend.
- Daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits as eligible.
- Relocation support for eligible employees.
- Additional taxable fringe benefits (charitable donation matching, wellness stipends) may be provided.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. The company emphasizes safety, diverse perspectives, and inclusive hiring practices. Background checks are administered in accordance with applicable law. OpenAI provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.