Akamai Hardware Sourcing Manager - 

United States 

489312876

Partner with the best

As a Hardware Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing all commercial aspects of the assigned supply base, including achieving cost reduction goals, creating and implementing sourcing strategies, driving assurance of supply
• Tracking commodity markets and technology roadmaps.
• Analyzing supplier cost structures and landscapes to identify and negotiate cost saving opportunities.
• Developing and execute buying strategies and proactively obtain approval for risk buys where needed.
• Collaborating with engineering team to transition new products (NPI) from engineering pilot production to full production.
• Coordinating inventory levels on products during ramp down or EOL phase to minimize the scrap write off.
• Working with Hardware Engineering in component/supplier selection for new programs and alternative sources.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field

Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.