Procurement Lead, Operations

Lambda

Procurement & Operations Lead managing purchasing and planning for AI infrastructure components. Ensuring the supply chain aligns with strategic business goals within a hybrid work environment.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $131,000 - $197,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage material planning and purchasing activities for key AI infrastructure components (Networking equipment).
Create, release, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with sourcing strategies and forecasted demand.
Track open POs, confirm delivery schedules with suppliers, and proactively expedite or defer orders as needed.
Monitor inventory levels against forecast, demand changes, and supply lead times to ensure no disruption to build schedules.
Manage supplier communication related to order acknowledgments, shipment tracking, invoice discrepancies, and day-to-day issues.
Partner with Sourcing and Engineering teams to ensure material readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) builds and mass production ramps.
Update ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) with accurate order, receipt, and inventory status.
Flag material shortages, late shipments, and supply risks early, and work with internal teams to implement corrective actions.
Support regular reporting on material status, open order health, inventory coverage, and supply chain KPIs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, purchasing, or operations support roles within networking hardware, technology, or manufacturing industries
Strong working knowledge of material planning, inventory management, and supplier coordination practices
Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and comfortable managing large volumes of purchase and inventory data
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail — you thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities shift quickly
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate supply chain risks before they impact operations
Excellent communication skills to interface with suppliers, engineers, and cross-functional teams daily
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use

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Hard Skills & Tools

material planninginventory managementsupplier coordinationpurchase order managementsupply chain planningdata management

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solving skillscommunication skills