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Sourcing Manager, PCB & Board Components

United States, Menlo Park, CA Employment contract 179000.00 - 249000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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The Sourcing Manager for PCB & Board Components will act as the primary commercial contact for printed circuit board (PCB) and strategic board-level component sourcing within Meta's infrastructure supply base, while developing new sources of supply as required. This is primarily a commercial sourcing role that requires technical domain knowledge in PCB technology, including PCB raw materials (laminates, copper foil, prepreg, specialty chemicals), manufacturing processes, and global supply chains.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide industry knowledge and understanding of PCB market trends (cost drivers, technology evolution, supply chain design, capacity dynamics, and raw material availability) with specific expertise in advanced materials for AI/ML workloads
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration on RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes and drive vendor selection and award decisions
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for PCB and strategic board-level components, including raw material supply chain strategies for laminates, copper foil, and specialty substrates optimized for high-speed, high-bandwidth AI infrastructure
  • Vendor management including scorecards, business reviews, and tactical and strategic relationship management with PCB fabricators, raw material suppliers, and board-level component manufacturers
  • Actively collaborate with ODM partners and Meta engineering teams to influence component selection and PCB design decisions, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and supply outcomes
  • Identify and develop future growth sourcing areas for strategic board-level components including power delivery (VRs, dual-phase & quad-phase power blocks, UBC, VPD, LPD, future architectures), capacitors, inductors/magnetics, MMC/bridge ICs/module BMCs, clock generation & distribution, and CPLDs
  • Perform sourcing due diligence including spend segmentation, supply market analysis, supplier capability assessment, supplier recruitment, and technology roadmap alignment
  • Drive cost reduction opportunities through should-cost modeling, supply base optimization, design-for-cost initiatives, and total cost of ownership improvement
  • Develop negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers
  • Draft, negotiate, and implement supplier agreements and contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers
  • Conduct risk assessment and mitigation strategies for PCB supply chain, including raw material supply assurance and geopolitical risk management
  • Define and set strategic direction for PCB sourcing decisions aligned with Meta's infrastructure technology roadmap, with a focus on enabling next-generation AI hardware platforms
  • Influence PCB material and technology selection through engagement with laminate suppliers, fabricators, and Meta's hardware engineering teams

Requirements

  • BA/BS or equivalent in Engineering (Electrical, Materials Science, Chemical, Mechanical), Supply Chain, or Business-related field with at least 15 years of relevant experience
  • 15+ years of Sourcing Management or Supply Chain Management experience in commercial sourcing roles with direct PCB and/or electronic component categories
  • Expert technical understanding of PCB manufacturing processes, materials, and technology trends including dual-laminate constructions, HDI, low-loss dielectrics, embedded passives/actives, and advanced substrate technologies
  • Proven experience with PCB raw material supply chains (laminates, copper foil, prepreg) and a thorough understanding of upstream material suppliers, market dynamics, and capacity planning
  • Demonstrated results of improving supply chain and supplier performance, including the use of cost models and objective-based performance measures
  • Experience working with ODMs and contract manufacturers in the electronics/server hardware industry
  • Proven track record of developing and executing multi-year commodity strategies at scale
  • Demonstrated executive presence with experience working and influencing at the leadership level
  • Experience driving cross-functional alignment across engineering, supply chain, and commercial functions

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • MS or MBA
  • Experience with data center or hyperscale infrastructure hardware sourcing at scale
  • Knowledge of board-level component categories (power delivery, passives, magnetics, clock/timing, programmable logic) and their supply chains
  • Experience with new material development and qualification for high-speed, high-bandwidth applications (e.g., 112G/224G signaling)
  • Experience with supplier development in Asia-Pacific PCB manufacturing regions
  • Familiarity with industry standards (IPC, UL) and PCB qualification processes
  • Experience driving design-for-cost and design-for-supply initiatives with engineering teams
  • Experience with advanced PCB technologies for AI/ML accelerators, high-speed networking, or server applications
  • Knowledge of emerging PCB technologies including glass core substrates, embedded component architectures, and ultra-low-loss material systems

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  • equity
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