Procurement Program Manager

Description and Requirements

At Lenovo, we are shaping the future of intelligent computing through industry-leading AI infrastructure, hyperscale cloud platforms, and next-generation data center solutions. We are seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Senior Program Manager, Procurement Strategy to lead sourcing and supplier engagement for advanced AI and Cloud Service Provider (CSP) programs.

This role serves as a key procurement leader within high-impact, fast-paced cross-functional teams developing cutting-edge AI systems, NVIDIA ecosystem-based solutions, and cloud-scale infrastructure platforms. The successful candidate will drive sourcing strategy, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, risk management, and cost optimization from concept through mass production while ensuring supply continuity in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

This position requires strong business acumen, executive-level communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across engineering, product development, operations, and the global supply base.

Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support AI infrastructure, server, storage, networking, and cloud platform portfolios.
• Drive supplier selection, contract negotiations, commercial agreements, and total-cost optimization initiatives.
• Align procurement roadmaps with business objectives, product strategies, and customer requirements.
• Identify supply market trends, emerging technologies, and supplier innovations to strengthen Lenovo's competitive advantage.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Execution

• Lead procurement engagement from early concept through product launch and mass production.
• Ensure material readiness and supplier capacity planning for aggressive AI platform launch schedules.
• Partner with engineering teams to influence component selection, design-for-cost initiatives, and sourcing decisions.
• Support product transitions, qualification activities, and technology roadmaps.

Supplier & Commercial Management

• Build executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Lead commercial negotiations involving pricing, investment commitments, capacity, lead times, and supply agreements.
• Drive supplier performance management through quality, delivery, cost, and innovation metrics.
• Champion strategic supplier partnerships that accelerate product differentiation and technology adoption.

Risk Management & Supply Continuity

• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain, geopolitical, capacity, logistics, and technology risks.
• Develop contingency plans and dual-source strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to support sustained business growth.
• Lead escalation management for critical supply constraints affecting customer commitments.

Cross-Functional Program Leadership

• Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing Program Management, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Service, and Finance teams.
• Provide procurement leadership in executive program reviews and milestone tracking.
• Influence key business decisions through fact-based analysis, market intelligence, and commercial expertise.
• Drive accountability and execution across global teams and supplier networks.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or supplier management.
• Experience managing complex hardware, electronics, semiconductor, server, networking, storage, or data center supply chains.
• Demonstrated success leading supplier negotiations and commercial strategy execution.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience driving cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders and executive visibility.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting AI infrastructure, data center, cloud computing, hyperscaler, or CSP environments.
• Knowledge of NVIDIA ecosystem technologies, GPU server platforms, accelerated computing solutions, and AI clusters.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle management.
• Global supplier management experience within a multinational technology organization.
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations, contract manufacturing partners, and global supply networks.
• APICS/ASCM, CPSM, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.