Senior Director, Global Strategic Sourcing - PCB (Santa Clara)

NVIDIA is seeking a Sr. Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead the PCB category globally. NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing — with the GPU acting as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company.” We're looking to grow our company and build our teams with the smartest people in the world. Join us at the forefront of technological advancement.What you’ll be doing:This role owns the end-to-end sourcing strategy for a highly critical and fast-growing PCB category, including supplier relationships, cost management, capacity planning, and risk mitigation. The Sr. Director will lead a team of Global Commodity Managers (GCMs) and partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to enable successful product ramps and long-term scalability. You are a recognized industry leader with strong executive relationships in the PCB ecosystem, bringing deep technical and business expertise, analytical rigor, and a collaborative leadership style.Consistent track record of transforming commodity teams and driving high-impact supplier engagements.Own the global sourcing strategy for PCB across all programs and product lifecycles, including multi-year roadmaps, supplier diversification, and second-source risk mitigation.Partner with PCB suppliers and its upstream suppliers to accelerate capacity ramps and site bring-ups for new product launches, while proactively managing supply, geopolitical, and operational risks and leading escalation and recovery efforts.Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations on supplier selection, design trade-offs, PCN approvals, demand planning, and inventory and cost alignment.Own category cost targets and cost-reduction initiatives, evaluate supplier investments and NRE with an ROI-driven mindset, and drive rigor in forecasts, commitments, and liabilities.Lead strategic and executive-level supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms, capacity commitments, and investment models while managing performance across cost, quality, delivery, and technology readiness.Build and lead a high-performing strategic sourcing team by setting clear goals, developing talent, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.What we need to see:15+ overall years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or procurement, with deep expertise in PCB industry and related active, passive components8+ years in managementProven experience leading global suppliers and negotiating complex commercial agreementsStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and supplier qualification for PCB industryDemonstrated success supporting high-volume ramps and new product introductionsExperience leading and developing teamsBackground working with key laser, module and passive component suppliersExperience in supporting data center, AI systems, networking, or high-performance computing productsMBA or advanced technical degree (or equivalent experience)With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. This role presents an opportunity to have a wide impact at NVIDIA by improving the factory planning function. Are you creative, hard-working, dedicated, and determined? Do you love a challenge? If so, we want to hear from you!Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 292,000 USD - 442,750 USD.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 21, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.SummaryLocation: US, CA, Santa ClaraType: Full time