Commodity & Sourcing Lead

<b>Description</b><br><p><strong>Be Part of the Infrastructure Revolution</strong></p><p><br></p><p>VAST Data is rewriting the rules of data infrastructure. Powered by our groundbreaking&nbsp;<strong>Universal Storage</strong>&nbsp;platform, we've eliminated decades-old tradeoffs to deliver a single system that is faster, more scalable, and radically more efficient. In just a few short years, VAST has become the fastest-growing infrastructure company in history—and we’re just getting started.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re looking for a&nbsp;<strong>Commodity &amp; Sourcing Lead </strong>who brings&nbsp;<strong>deep operational acumen, a hands-on leadership style</strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>strong technical fluency</strong>&nbsp;to help scale our global supply chain as we continue to disrupt the industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This role is for a&nbsp;<strong>builder</strong>—a leader who doesn’t sit back and delegate but leans in, takes ownership, and thrives in the detail. You’ll be responsible for shaping and executing our global sourcing strategy across key technologies and commodities, while also establishing operational discipline and leading from the front.</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond strong commercial instincts and supply chain know-how, the ideal candidate will bring a solid&nbsp;<strong>technical understanding of Flash storage, compute systems, and networking technologies</strong>—enabling smart, context-driven decisions when evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and partnering with engineering.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Own the Commercial Supply Base</strong></li><li>Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management for core technologies, including SSDs, processors, memory, interconnects, PCBs, and networking components.</li><li><strong>Be in the Work</strong></li><li>Stay deeply engaged in the operational details—negotiating directly, resolving escalations, reviewing component-level BOMs, and guiding design-for-cost decisions.</li><li><strong>Lead and Scale the Team</strong></li><li>Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing sourcing organization while remaining a hands-on operator and problem-solver yourself.</li><li><strong>Drive Technical and Commercial Convergence</strong></li><li>Partner closely with Engineering and Product teams to understand requirements, influence design decisions, and align supplier capabilities to VAST’s roadmap.</li><li><strong>Negotiate Strategically</strong></li><li>Secure long-term agreements (LTAs) that optimize for cost, continuity, and risk, while keeping a pulse on component market trends and lifecycle dynamics.</li><li><strong>Build Operational Rigor</strong></li><li>Establish best-in-class sourcing processes, performance metrics, and review cadences to ensure discipline, transparency, and speed.</li><li><strong>Navigate Complexity with Confidence</strong></li><li>Thrive in ambiguity, adapt quickly, and lead through change as we continue to scale rapidly.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What You Bring</strong></p><ul><li><strong>15+ years</strong>&nbsp;of sourcing and supply chain experience in high-tech or enterprise hardware industries</li><li>Proven experience managing&nbsp;<strong>complex sourcing categories</strong>&nbsp;and high-value supplier negotiations</li><li>A&nbsp;<strong>technical background</strong>&nbsp;with working knowledge of&nbsp;<strong>Flash storage, compute architecture (CPU/GPU), and networking (Ethernet, InfiniBand, etc.)</strong></li><li>A&nbsp;<strong>hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style</strong>—you drive the work, not just the team</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in&nbsp;<strong>Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business</strong>&nbsp;(Master’s preferred)</li><li>Experience leading&nbsp;<strong>teams of managers and ICs</strong>&nbsp;through periods of rapid growth</li><li>Exceptional communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Ability to&nbsp;<strong>travel internationally</strong>&nbsp;to key supplier locations</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why VAST?</strong></p><p>At VAST, we value speed, substance, and execution. Our leaders are operators—people who thrive at the intersection of&nbsp;<strong>strategy and action</strong>, who embrace complexity, and who move with urgency. If you’re ready to help scale a category-defining company—and want to be in the trenches while doing it—this is your opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Come join the disruption. Build what’s next.</strong></p><br> <b>Requirements</b><br>None<br>