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Astera Labs

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.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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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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