Technical Sourcing Manager, DRAM and SSD

**Summary:** Meta's Infrastructure Hardware team is seeking a Technical Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing for DRAM and SSD memory technologies that power Meta's global data center fleet. In this role, you will define and execute long-term supply strategies for high-capacity and high-performance memory components, partnering with silicon vendors, and internal engineering teams to ensure NPI ramp and cost competitiveness, and technology alignment across Meta's hyperscale infrastructure. You will operate at the intersection of semiconductor technology roadmaps and large-scale sourcing strategy, shaping how Meta sources and deploys memory solutions at one of the world's largest infrastructure footprints. **Required Skills:** Technical Sourcing Manager, DRAM and SSD Responsibilities: 1. Define and co-own the multi-year sourcing strategy for DRAM and NAND/SSD components across Meta's data center infrastructure, including capacity planning, supplier portfolio management, and technology transitions 2. Develop deep technical fluency in DRAM and NAND technology roadmaps (e.g., DDR5, HBM, QLC/TLC NAND, NVMe SSD) to evaluate supplier offerings and align sourcing decisions with infrastructure engineering requirements 3. Partner with hardware engineering, capacity planning, and data center operations teams to translate infrastructure memory requirements into actionable sourcing plans 4. Conduct a total cost of ownership analysis and should-cost modeling for memory components to inform negotiation strategies and investment decisions 5. Lead component qualifications for DRAM and SSD, in partnership with hardware component quality and design engineering teams 6. Establish and track supplier performance metrics on technology roadmap alignment, driving continuous improvement through structured business reviews 7. Influence memory technology selection decisions by synthesizing supplier roadmap data, market intelligence, and internal engineering feedback into actionable recommendations for leadership **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 8. 12+ years of experience in technical sourcing, supply chain management, or commodity management for semiconductor or memory components (DRAM, NAND, SSD) 9. Experience with DRAM and NAND technology roadmaps and the ability to evaluate technical trade-offs across memory generations and form factors 10. Experience developing sourcing strategies and total cost of ownership models for memory or semiconductor commodities in a hyperscale or large enterprise environment 11. Experience working cross-functionally with hardware engineering, quality, and legal teams to align sourcing decisions with technical and business requirements **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 12. Familiarity with HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) or emerging memory technologies and their supply chain dynamics 13. Experience sourcing memory components specifically for data center or cloud infrastructure applications, including server DRAM and enterprise NVMe SSD 14. Track record of influencing executive-level decisions through data-driven market analysis and supplier intelligence reporting 15. Experience building and scaling commodity management programs or sourcing centers of excellence within a hardware or infrastructure organization **Public Compensation:** $208,000/year to $289,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.