Director of Networking Hardware Sourcing

Oracle

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$120,100–$251,600 Per Year

SKILLS

ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), Alliance/Partner Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autoscaling, Business Administration, Capacity Management, Cloud Computing, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Ecosystems, Embedded Systems, Finance, Financial Planning, Hardware Components, Hardware Development, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Matrix Management, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, Network Routers, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Occupational Health, Optics, Oracle, Oracle OCI (Oracle Call Interface), Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Pricing, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Property Insurance, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Management, Sourcing Strategy, Stock Purchase Plans, Supplier Optimization, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Team Lead/Manager, Test Requirements, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

**Job Description** We are seeking a **Director of Networking Hardware Sourcing** to lead strategy and execution for critical infrastructure components supporting Oracle Cloud (OCI) and on-premises platforms. This leader will own end-to-end sourcing strategy across key networking hardware categories and manage a team responsible for supplier relationships, cost optimization, and supply continuity at global scale. This role partners closely with Engineering, Product, and Finance to ensure scalable, cost-effective, and resilient supply chain solutions that support rapid cloud growth and new product introduction. **Responsibilities** **Key Responsibilities** + Lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals responsible for networking hardware categories (e.g., switches, optics, and related components). + Define and execute global commodity strategies to optimize cost, performance, and supply continuity across the product lifecycle-from new product introduction (NPI) through end-of-life. + Serve as the primary executive interface for key suppliers, driving strategic partnerships, performance management, and long-term capacity planning. + Partner with Engineering to support product development, including supplier selection, RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), and design-for-supply-chain initiatives. + Negotiate complex supply agreements, pricing structures, and contractual terms aligned with Oracle standards. + Drive supply chain resiliency through risk mitigation strategies, alternate sourcing, and supplier diversification. + Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance operational scalability. + Support material escalations and ensure continuity of supply in dynamic, high-growth environments. **Minimum Qualifications** + 10+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or supplier management, with a focus on **hardware or infrastructure technologies** + 5+ years of experience leading and developing **high-performing teams** , including managing managers or senior individual contributors. + Proven experience owning **commodity strategy** for hardware components, including cost, supply continuity, and supplier performance. + Strong experience negotiating **complex commercial agreements** , including pricing, supply terms, and long-term contracts. + Experience partnering cross-functionally with **Engineering, Product, and Finance** teams to support new product introduction (NPI) and lifecycle management. + Demonstrated ability to influence and drive alignment across **senior stakeholders** in a matrixed organization. + Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field **Preferred Qualifications** + Direct experience with **networking hardware technologies** (e.g., switches, routers, optics, ASICs, connectivity components) + Experience working with **ODM/JDM partners** and hardware manufacturing ecosystems. + Background supporting **cloud infrastructure, data center, or hyperscale environments** + Strong understanding of **hardware product development cycles** and design-for-supply-chain principles + Experience developing **multi-region/global sourcing strategies** and managing supply risk + Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) + Track record of driving **cost optimization and supply chain resiliency** at scale Disclaimer: **Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.** **Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only** US: Hiring Range in USD from: $120,100 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - M4 **About Us** Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives. True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

About the Company

Oracle

For over three decades, Oracle has been the center of innovation for business software birthplace of the first commercially available relational database, the first suite of internet-based applications, and the next-generation enterprise-computing platform, Oracle Fusion. Today, Oracle provides the world's most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems, with more than 370,000 customers including - 100 of the Fortune 100 - representing a variety of sizes and industries in more than 145 countries around the globe. And Oracle's 110,000 global employees - including 30,000 developers working full-time on Oracle products -are critical to that success. Oracle Supports Workforce Diversity

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1977