About Us

AttoTude is developing next-generation AI infrastructure and networking technologies designed to dramatically improve the reliability and economics of AI interconnect systems. We are building advanced hardware systems spanning semiconductors, advanced packaging and next generation cable technology.

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain leader to build and lead critical sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain operations across our rapidly growing hardware organization.

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain leader will own strategic supplier relationships, sourcing strategy, procurement operations, and supply continuity initiatives across semiconductor, networking, electronics, optics, mechanical, and manufacturing categories.

This leader will play a foundational role in building AttoTude’s global supply chain organization and operational infrastructure while supporting product development, new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing ramp, and long-term scaling. The ideal candidate combines deep commercial and operational expertise with strong technical understanding of semiconductor and hardware supply chains.

This role requires close collaboration with engineering, operations, finance, manufacturing partners, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Strategic Supply Chain Leadership

Develop and execute the company’s overall strategic sourcing and supply chain strategy
Build and scale sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and supply planning functions
Establish scalable procurement policies, systems, metrics, and operational processes
Drive long-term supplier partnerships and strategic sourcing initiatives across key hardware categories
Develop supply continuity, allocation management, and multi-source strategies for critical components
Lead executive-level supplier engagement and escalation management

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

Identify, qualify, negotiate, and manage global suppliers and manufacturing partners
Lead sourcing activities across semiconductors, networking silicon, optics, PCBAs, connectors, memory, power systems, mechanicals, and related hardware categories
Drive supplier performance management, quality improvements, cost optimization, and delivery execution
Establish supplier scorecards, business reviews, and operational KPIs
Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, capacity reservations, inventory strategies, tooling, NRE, and long-term supply agreements
Manage contract manufacturers, EMS partners, ODMs, and strategic vendors

Cross-Functional Hardware Operations

Partner with hardware engineering on BOM strategy, approved vendor lists (AVL), component lifecycle management, and sourcing risk assessments
Support engineering builds and NPI phases including EVT, DVT, PVT, and production ramp
Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure supply readiness and execution
Work closely with finance on budgeting, forecasting, cost modeling, inventory planning, and supplier commitments
Support logistics, international sourcing, import/export, and operational scaling activities

Supply Chain Risk & Market Intelligence

Monitor semiconductor, networking, and electronics markets for lead time trends, allocation risks, pricing changes, tariffs, and geopolitical impacts
Develop contingency plans for constrained supply environments and single-source dependencies
Assess supplier financial health, manufacturing concentration risks, and operational resiliency
Lead crisis management activities related to supply disruptions or shortages

Team Leadership

Build and mentor sourcing, procurement, and supply chain personnel over time
Create a high-performance, execution-oriented operational culture
Drive accountability, operational rigor, and cross-functional alignment across the organization

Preferred Categories of Experience

Strong experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred:

AI infrastructure
Networking hardware
Datacenter systems
Semiconductor / ASIC supply chains