Procurement Program Manager

General Information Req # WD00107008 Career area: Supply Chain Country/Region: United States of America State: North Carolina City: Morrisville Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Working time: Full-time Additional Locations : United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville Why Work at Lenovo We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers. Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. Description and Requirements Description and Requirements At Lenovo, we are shaping the future of intelligent computing through industry-leading AI infrastructure, hyperscale cloud platforms, and next-generation data center solutions. We are seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Senior Program Manager, Procurement Strategy to lead sourcing and supplier engagement for advanced AI and Cloud Service Provider (CSP) programs. This role serves as a key procurement leader within high-impact, fast-paced cross-functional teams developing cutting-edge AI systems, NVIDIA ecosystem-based solutions, and cloud-scale infrastructure platforms. The successful candidate will drive sourcing strategy, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, risk management, and cost optimization from concept through mass production while ensuring supply continuity in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. This position requires strong business acumen, executive-level communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across engineering, product development, operations, and the global supply base. Responsibilities Strategic Procurement Leadership Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support AI infrastructure, server, storage, networking, and cloud platform portfolios. Drive supplier selection, contract negotiations, commercial agreements, and total-cost optimization initiatives. Align procurement roadmaps with business objectives, product strategies, and customer requirements. Identify supply market trends, emerging technologies, and supplier innovations to strengthen Lenovo's competitive advantage. New Product Introduction (NPI) Execution Lead procurement engagement from early concept through product launch and mass production. Ensure material readiness and supplier capacity planning for aggressive AI platform launch schedules. Partner with engineering teams to influence component selection, design-for-cost initiatives, and sourcing decisions. Support product transitions, qualification activities, and technology roadmaps. Supplier & Commercial Management Build executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers. Lead commercial negotiations involving pricing, investment commitments, capacity, lead times, and supply agreements. Drive supplier performance management through quality, delivery, cost, and innovation metrics. Champion strategic supplier partnerships that accelerate product differentiation and technology adoption. Risk Management & Supply Continuity Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain, geopolit…

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