Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Meta scores B on the Alion truth index.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies for network infrastructure categories including switches, routers, optical transceivers, and related components Lead commercial negotiations with network hardware suppliers, including contract structuring, pricing, terms, and long-term supply agreements Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, conducting regular business reviews and driving performance improvements against defined metrics Collaborate with network engineering and hardware architecture teams to align sourcing decisions with technical roadmaps and product requirements Develop and maintain should-cost models for network hardware and components to inform negotiation strategies and make-versus-buy decisions Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks arising from geopolitical factors, single-source dependencies, and market volatility in the networking supply base Analyze market trends, supplier financials, and component availability to inform category strategy and support long-range capacity planning Drive cross-functional alignment on supplier selection decisions, presenting recommendations to engineering, finance, and operations stakeholders Lead supplier qualification and onboarding processes in partnership with quality and operations teams for new network hardware vendors Implement process improvements and analytical frameworks to increase sourcing efficiency, cost transparency, and supply chain resilience across network categories
Qualifications
6+ years of experience in supply chain management, commodity management, or strategic sourcing with a focus on network hardware, data center infrastructure, or related high-technology categories Experience negotiating and managing complex supplier contracts, including pricing structures, supply commitments, and performance terms for hardware or components Experience developing should-cost models and applying cost analysis to support sourcing strategy and supplier negotiations Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance stakeholders in ambiguous, fast-moving environments Experience identifying and managing supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies, lead time variability, and geopolitical supply disruptions Experience applying data analysis tools or AI-assisted workflows to improve sourcing decisions, cost modeling, or supplier performance tracking Familiarity with hyperscale data center network architecture and the supplier ecosystem supporting large-scale network deployments Track record of managing supplier relationships through new product introduction cycles, from early engineering engagement through volume ramp Experience sourcing network-specific hardware categories such as switching platforms, optical transceivers, structured cabling, or custom network silicon

