Senior Principal Category Sourcing Manager – Corporate Services & Operations

San Jose, CA

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.

About Astera Labs

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) is a pioneering fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Silicon Valley, driving the evolution of AI and cloud infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. As a leader in rack-scale architecture, Astera Labs is enabling the shift to AI Infrastructure 2.0, where compute is optimized at the rack level to support the demands of next-generation workloads.

Our portfolio includes high-performance silicon, software, and system-level solutions that address critical bottlenecks in data movement across compute, memory, and networking domains. Leveraging technologies such as PCIe®, CXL®, Ethernet, and UALink™, we deliver scalable, interoperable platforms that empower hyperscale data centers to deploy AI and cloud services with greater efficiency and flexibility.

We are committed to open standards, software-defined architectures, and continuous innovation as we work to expand our product offerings and customer engagements. We foster a collaborative environment for professionals passionate about solving complex challenges and shaping the future of intelligent infrastructure.

Role Overview

Astera Labs is seeking a strategic and proactive Senior Principal Category Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives across Corporate Services & Operations, a category that spans a broad and dynamic range of enterprise needs. This includes sourcing for professional services (legal, finance, marketing, recruiting, and engineering consulting), IT infrastructure and equipment, corporate software tools, facilities and real estate services, and workplace operations.

This role is foundational to enabling enterprise-wide operations and supporting business continuity, compliance, and employee productivity. You will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving high-impact negotiations across a diverse set of internal stakeholders and external partners. You’ll also play a key role in vendor consolidation, spend governance, and process optimization to support Astera Labs’ rapid growth and evolving business needs.

A Day in the Life

In this role, you’ll be at the center of enabling Astera Labs’ enterprise operations. Your day is shaped by dynamic interactions across legal, finance, IT, and facilities teams, as you help translate business needs into sourcing strategies that drive efficiency, scalability, and value.

You’ll navigate a diverse landscape of suppliers—from strategic consulting firms and software providers to facilities and real estate partners—building relationships and shaping agreements that support both immediate needs and long-term growth. Whether you're refining a framework for professional services sourcing, evaluating new IT platforms, or exploring ways to streamline corporate spend, your work will influence how the company operates and scales.

This role offers a unique blend of strategic ownership and cross-functional engagement, where your decisions directly impact business continuity, employee experience, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for corporate categories including professional services, IT infrastructure, facilities, real estate, and enterprise software.
  • Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and licensing agreements.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing initiatives with business needs and operational goals.
  • Drive vendor consolidation and strategic partnerships to improve service levels and reduce cost.
  • Streamline procurement processes for high-volume, low-value purchases and support spend governance improvements.
  • Monitor supplier performance, compliance, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
  • Analyze market trends, cost structures, and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing decisions.
  • Collaborate with logistics and procurement operations teams to support freight rate negotiations and global sourcing initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in indirect sourcing, procurement, or supplier management across corporate categories.
  • Proven experience negotiating contracts for professional services, IT infrastructure, facilities, and enterprise tools.
  • Strong understanding of procurement operations, vendor management, and spend governance.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations and manage supplier relationships across global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
  • Experience with sourcing frameworks for legal, consulting, and engineering services.
  • Familiarity with corporate IT tools, SaaS licensing models, and facilities management.
  • Strong analytical, financial modeling, and contract management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across technical and business functions.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a high-growth, innovation-driven company at the forefront of AI and cloud infrastructure.
  • Work with diverse teams and strategic partners across the enterprise.
  • Enjoy a collaborative culture that values ownership, agility, and continuous improvement.
  • Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits package.

 

We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.

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