Responsibilities
- Provide industry knowledge and understanding of PCB market trends (cost drivers, technology evolution, supply chain design, capacity dynamics, and raw material availability) with specific expertise in advanced materials for AI/ML workloads
- Lead cross-functional collaboration on RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes and drive vendor selection and award decisions
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for PCB and strategic board-level components, including raw material supply chain strategies for laminates, copper foil, and specialty substrates optimized for high-speed, high-bandwidth AI infrastructure
- Vendor management including scorecards, business reviews, and tactical and strategic relationship management with PCB fabricators, raw material suppliers, and board-level component manufacturers
- Actively collaborate with ODM partners and Meta engineering teams to influence component selection and PCB design decisions, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and supply outcomes
- Identify and develop future growth sourcing areas for strategic board-level components including power delivery (VRs, dual-phase & quad-phase power blocks, UBC, VPD, LPD, future architectures), capacitors, inductors/magnetics, MMC/bridge ICs/module BMCs, clock generation & distribution, and CPLDs
- Perform sourcing due diligence including spend segmentation, supply market analysis, supplier capability assessment, supplier recruitment, and technology roadmap alignment
- Drive cost reduction opportunities through should-cost modeling, supply base optimization, design-for-cost initiatives, and total cost of ownership improvement
- Develop negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers
- Draft, negotiate, and implement supplier agreements and contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers
- Conduct risk assessment and mitigation strategies for PCB supply chain, including raw material supply assurance and geopolitical risk management
- Define and set strategic direction for PCB sourcing decisions aligned with Meta's infrastructure technology roadmap, with a focus on enabling next-generation AI hardware platforms
- Influence PCB material and technology selection through engagement with laminate suppliers, fabricators, and Meta's hardware engineering teams
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS or equivalent in Engineering (Electrical, Materials Science, Chemical, Mechanical), Supply Chain, or Business-related field with at least 15 years of relevant experience
- 15+ years of Sourcing Management or Supply Chain Management experience in commercial sourcing roles with direct PCB and/or electronic component categories
- Expert technical understanding of PCB manufacturing processes, materials, and technology trends including dual-laminate constructions, HDI, low-loss dielectrics, embedded passives/actives, and advanced substrate technologies
- Proven experience with PCB raw material supply chains (laminates, copper foil, prepreg) and a thorough understanding of upstream material suppliers, market dynamics, and capacity planning
- Demonstrated results of improving supply chain and supplier performance, including the use of cost models and objective-based performance measures
- Experience working with ODMs and contract manufacturers in the electronics/server hardware industry
- Proven track record of developing and executing multi-year commodity strategies at scale
- Demonstrated executive presence with experience working and influencing at the leadership level
- Experience driving cross-functional alignment across engineering, supply chain, and commercial functions
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
- MS or MBA
- Experience with data center or hyperscale infrastructure hardware sourcing at scale
- Knowledge of board-level component categories (power delivery, passives, magnetics, clock/timing, programmable logic) and their supply chains
- Experience with new material development and qualification for high-speed, high-bandwidth applications (e.g., 112G/224G signaling)
- Experience with supplier development in Asia-Pacific PCB manufacturing regions
- Familiarity with industry standards (IPC, UL) and PCB qualification processes
- Experience driving design-for-cost and design-for-supply initiatives with engineering teams
- Experience with advanced PCB technologies for AI/ML accelerators, high-speed networking, or server applications
- Knowledge of emerging PCB technologies including glass core substrates, embedded component architectures, and ultra-low-loss material systems
$179,000/year to $249,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
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