Principal Sourcing Manager – Silicon Technologies
Astera Labs · San Jose, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $160,000 to $200,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Astera Labs's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 43% of Astera Labs's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Astera Labs
- high 157 stale, 8 reposted of 160 open
- Hiring momentum
- 218 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Astera Labs's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Astera Labs.
About this role
The Principal Sourcing Manager at Astera Labs will lead sourcing initiatives across the supply base, focusing on silicon supply chain components such as Foundries and OSATs. This role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies, negotiating complex agreements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with technology roadmaps. The manager will also analyze industry trends and supplier capabilities to drive cost savings and ensure business continuity as the company scales its AI connectivity solutions.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Astera Labs as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related technical field
- 7+ years of experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or supplier management in the semiconductor or cloud infrastructure industry
- Strong understanding of technology trends in the Datacenter Infrastructure space
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations such as Capacity Reservation Agreements and SOWs
- Ability to manage supplier relationships across global teams
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management
- Experience working directly with Foundries, OSATs, and Test houses
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and contract management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and business teams
What you get
- Base salary range is $160,000 to $200,000 depending on experience, level, and business need
- This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
- The role requires a strong understanding of rapidly evolving technology trends, which may demand continuous learning and adaptation
- The job involves complex negotiations and supplier management, which could be challenging in a fast-paced environment
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Listed by Astera Labs on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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