Procurement/ Supply Chain Operations Manager

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Company Description Axiado is building the future of AIpowered digital infrastructure. We are a fastgrowing, wellfunded silicon, systems, and solutions company pioneering a new category of semiconductor called the Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) that combines advanced hardware security, AIdriven resilience and efficiency, and realtime platform management. Our technology protects the world’s most critical infrastructure—from data centers to nextgeneration cloud and AI platforms—by securing systems at the foundation levels of hardware, independent of host CPUs and operating systems. Founded in 2019 and now over 150 employees strong, Axiado has evolved into a recognized leader in the convergence of AI, security, and silicon innovation. We partner with and are actively engaged in commercial programs with multiple Tier 1 industry leaders, validating both our technology and our long-term market trajectory. Axiado has also won numerous industry awards for our ground-breaking products and technological innovations, including being named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Security, winning the 2025 Global InfoSec Award for Outstanding AI Security Solution, and being named a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s 2025 “Start-Up to Watch” award. At Axiado, developing breakthrough technology takes more than great engineering—it takes a team of exceptional people who collaborate boldly, challenge assumptions, and take pride in building what comes next. We value curiosity, execution, respect, and a shared desire to make a meaningful impact on the security and reliability of the digital world. If you’re driven to innovate, energized by hard problems, and excited to help define the future of secure AI infrastructure, we invite you to apply and join us on this journey. Job Description Manage the company’s outsourced contract manufacturing of its flagship module cards for AI security and power management products, designed, manufactured, and supplied by Axiado to leading server, switch and router OEMs. Manage products through the PLC (Product Life Cycle) process, per the defined product roadmap and project plans (deliverables, owners, schedules). Develop and manage a robust/scalable supply chain (local and offshore Contract Manufacturers), to support the company’s growing customer base requirements (on-time delivery of products at target performance/quality), and meet corporate objectives (capacity, lead-time, yield, quality, cost). Collaborate cross-functionally to support corporate objectives and customers requirements: with Business Operations to develop and maintain an ERP/MRP enterprise system capable of supporting a scalable business (customer, products, flows, costs, … etc.) with Engineering during the NPI phase, to define, document, track, and ensure flawless execution of product development milestones (modules BOM, components/PCB procurement, assembly, test, FG), to ensure on-time delivery of samples, and high volume production release/ramp with Sales/Marketing to ensure seamless customer experience through the engagement process (customer RFI/RFQ, on-boarding, demand forecast, purchase orders, fulfillment, RMA’s, … etc.) with Manufacturing Operations to ensure on-time delivery, highest yield and quality, lowest cost, scalable capacity, predictable lead-time (expedite options), Supplier Audit Findings/ Improvements, and ISO certification/maintenance. Qualifications BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline in advanced semiconductor technology Minimum 10 years experience in the semiconductor industry, as an individual and team manager Procurement experience as in Strategic Sourcing, Tactical Procurement, with a sharp focus on cost savings and on time backlog resolution Help resolve CM- BOM Build shortages via the most optimal purchasing channel in Asia with Distributors, CMs and OEMs, and working to find component alternates for Engineering to approve. Contract manufacturing (CM) supply chain management experience, local and offshore, managing Supplier backlog, Delivery on time performance, and also liason on ensuring Supplier quality levels Technical background and knowledge of high performance electronics products (chips and modules) Familiarity with SMT process, bring-up/debug of server boards/modules in the lab and at CM’s Knowledge of Chip level ecosystem (Foundry, ATE, OSAT packaging) a big plus Strong business acumen (effective communication, negotiation, project management, execution, agile) Personal integrity, professional, self-motivated, persistent, dependable, analytical, detail oriented, agile/resourceful to multi-task and manage ambiguity and timely execution in a fast pace environment Local and Regional Travel (10~20%) Additional Information Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent. We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are. Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.