Director, Global Commodity Management - Connector and Cable

NVIDIA is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead the Connectors & Cables category globally.

In this role you will own the end‑to‑end sourcing strategy for a critical and fast‑growing category, building and managing supplier relationships, cost, production forecasting, and risk mitigation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead a team of Global Commodity Managers (GCMs) who coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to support product ramps and scale.
• Own the global sourcing strategy for connectors and cables across all programs and product lifecycles, including multi‑year roadmaps, supplier diversification, and second‑source risk mitigation.
• Partner with suppliers to accelerate capacity ramps and site bring‑ups for new product launches; proactively manage supply, geopolitical, and operational risks; lead efforts to resolve blocking issues and support recovery.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations on supplier selection, design trade‑offs, PCN approvals, demand planning, and inventory and cost alignment.
• Own category cost targets and cost‑reduction initiatives, evaluate supplier investments and NRE with an ROI‑driven mindset, and drive rigor in forecasts, commitments, and liabilities.
• Lead strategic and executive‑level supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms, capacity commitments, and investment models while managing performance across cost, quality, delivery, and technology readiness.
• Build and lead a high‑performing strategic sourcing team by setting clear goals, developing talent, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and data‑driven decision‑making.

What We Need To See

• 12+ overall years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or procurement, with deep expertise in connectors, cables, or related electromechanical components.
• 5+ years of proven experience leading global suppliers and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and supplier qualification for the connector and cable industry.
• Demonstrated success supporting high‑volume ramps and new product introductions.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience working with tier‑1 connector and cable suppliers.
• Experience supporting data center, AI systems, networking, or high‑performance computing products.
• MBA or advanced technical degree (or equivalent experience).

Compensation: your base salary will be determined based on location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $240,000 USD – $379,500 USD.

In addition, you will be eligible for equity and a generous benefits package.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. NVIDIA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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