Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager, Engineering Infrastructure at Tenstorrent in Austin, Texas, United States; Santa Clara, California, United States; Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Company: Tenstorrent
- Location: Austin, Texas, United States; Santa Clara, California, United States; Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
Tenstorrent builds AI and RISC-V compute hardware that requires best-in-class design tools and intellectual property to compete globally. The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager, Engineering Infrastructure leads procurement strategy for the design ecosystem, owning vendor negotiations, IP licensing agree…
Job description
- Tenstorrent builds AI and RISC-V compute hardware that requires best-in-class design tools and intellectual property to compete globally. The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager, Engineering Infrastructure leads procurement strategy for the design ecosystem, owning vendor negotiations, IP licensing agreements, and tool sourcing that enable our worldwide engineering teams to innovate at speed. The role suits someone who takes ownership of complex, multidimensional deals, operates independently with minimal oversight, and commands credibility with vendor executives, internal stakeholders, and the C-suite.
Responsibilities
- Leads procurement strategy for the design ecosystem
- Owns vendor negotiations, IP licensing agreements, and tool sourcing
- Builds trust-based vendor relationships and leverages them to unlock better terms, faster delivery, and innovative solutions
- Manages multiple concurrent deals while maintaining executive visibility and cross-functional alignment
- Translates technical requirements into vendor recommendations and presents strategic sourcing insights to leadership
Requirements
- A strategic negotiator with 5+ years of experience sourcing complex technology (IP, design tools, or semiconductor components) in fast-paced environments
- Someone who builds trust-based vendor relationships and leverages them to unlock better terms, faster delivery, and innovative solutions
- A detail-oriented operator who thrives managing multiple concurrent deals while maintaining executive visibility and cross-functional alignment
- Deep procurement expertise in semiconductor design ecosystems—specifically 3rd party IP licensing, EDA/CAD tools, or equivalent technology sourcing experience
- Proven ability to lead complex contract negotiations, drive toward closure, and implement sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and innovation
- Strong analytical and communication skills to translate technical requirements into vendor recommendations and present strategic sourcing insights to leadership
Skills
Required
- Strategic negotiation
- Complex contract negotiation
- Sourcing strategy implementation
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Vendor relationship management
Benefits
- Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.
- Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.
About Tenstorrent
Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.