Global Supply Chain Manager (Santa Clara)

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.We’re looking for a Global Supply Chain Manager to own our end-to-end electronics components and PCB supply chain. You will be the primary partner manager and operational architect across contract manufacturers, PCB fabricators, and component manufacturers and distributors, ensuring our supply base is scalable, cost-competitive, and resilient from BOM creation to final board delivery. This role sits at the center of NPI execution, production continuity, and supplier performance, making it directly critical to product availability and revenueThis role is remote, based out of Toronto, ON; Austin, TX; or Santa Clara, CA.We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.Who You AreSeasoned in electronics supply chain management with hands-on experience across PCB fabrication, PCBA, component sourcing, and contract manufacturing operations.Comfortable managing global supplier relationships across Asia and other regions, with strong instincts for commercial negotiation and long-term partnership development.A structured, data-driven operator who thrives managing competing priorities across NPI timelines, production demand, and supply risk simultaneously.An effective cross-functional collaborator, equally at ease with Hardware Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Procurement when aligning on build readiness, cost, and delivery commitments.What We NeedOwn global supplier relationships for PCB fabricators, electronics contract manufacturers, and component distributors, including QBRs, KPI management, and multi-year commercial negotiations.Partner with Hardware Engineering and NPI teams to qualify new board designs and components, coordinating prototype builds, ECO execution, and supplier readiness for production ramp.Align production forecasts with CM and distributor capacity, maintaining long-term supply visibility while managing short-term demand swings to prevent component shortages or excess inventory.Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to single-source components, long lead-time parts, geopolitical exposure, and component obsolescence, with proactive contingency planning.What You Will LearnBuild deep expertise across the full electronics manufacturing stack, from bare board fabrication and SMT assembly to functional test and final shipment, and how each stage connects to product quality and delivery performance.Develop strategic sourcing skills across a complex global supply base, gaining hands-on experience structuring contracts, managing dual-source strategies, and navigating constrained commodity markets.Gain direct visibility into how supply chain decisions shape product launch timelines, cost structure, and customer outcomes, with the scope to make a measurable impact on the business from day one.Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.