Supplier Sourcing Program Manager 3, Fiber and Optics
OracleJob Description
Oracle is seeking a Supplier Sourcing Program Manager to manage assigned suppliers and sourcing programs for data center fiber connectivity products and optical transceivers. This role works frequently with 10 or more suppliers, including upstream component providers, and partners with Engineering, Data Center Operations, Order Fulfillment, and Procurement to support availability,
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competitive costs, quality, and delivery.
The successful candidate will lead sourcing activities, negotiate commercial terms, monitor supplier performance, and resolve supply challenges. Strong analytical skills, clear communication, and ownership of multiple priorities are essential.
Responsibilities
• Manage supplier relationships and sourcing programs to meet cost, quality, delivery, and capacity requirements.
• Conduct competitive sourcing events and evaluate supplier proposals against technical and commercial requirements.
• Analyze pricing, cost drivers, market conditions, and sourcing alternatives to identify savings and supply improvements.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, capacity commitments, and commercial terms; coordinate agreements with Procurement and Legal.
• Identify potential suppliers and coordinate qualification with Engineering.
• Communicate approved specifications, quality requirements, and change-control expectations to suppliers.
• Align demand with supplier capacity and material availability; resolve constraints affecting data center deployments.
• Monitor supplier performance, drive corrective actions, and escalate unresolved issues.
• Mitigate supply risks across direct suppliers and upstream component providers, including single-source and lifecycle dependencies.
• Support product selection, new product introductions, and transitions based on technical fit, total cost, and supply continuity.
• Maintain supplier commitments and program reporting; improve sourcing processes and issue resolution.
Qualifications
• 3-5+ years of experience in sourcing, supplier management, procurement, or supply chain program management.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience managing multiple supplier relationships, preferably involving 10 or more suppliers and upstream component providers.
• Experience supporting technical hardware; network, fiber connectivity, or optical transceiver sourcing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, including supplier quotation, cost, capacity, and lead-time analysis.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve supply issues, and communicate effectively across technical teams and suppliers.
• Experience with ERP and related software. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and AI tools.
Location : Nashville, TN
Disclaimer
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $83,000 to $166,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with co