Associate Director, Materials

Lambda's GPU cloud is used by deep learning engineers at Stanford, Berkeley, and MIT. Lambda's on-prem systems power research and engineering at Intel, Microsoft, Kaiser Permanente, major universities, and the Department of Defense. If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us.  About the Role The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, procurement, and inventory management of all materials used by the company. This includes working with engineers and designers to determine material requirements, sourcing materials from suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing inventory levels. The Materials Manager also plays a key role in ensuring that the company has the right materials in the right place at the right time to meet customer demand. What you’ll Do Develop and implement materials strategies that align with the company's overall business goals Work with engineers and designers to determine material requirements Lead a team of supply planners to source materials from suppliers Manage inventory levels to ensure that the company has the right materials on hand to meet customer demand Work with production to ensure that materials are delivered on time and in the right quantities Track and analyze materials costs to identify opportunities for savings Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in materials management You Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field 5+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, or a related field Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Nice to Have Familiarity with AI / ML / Deep Learning APICS Certification Prior people leader experience Experience as a Lean practitioner About Lambda We offer generous cash & equity compensation Investors include Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused venture fund We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitability Our research papers have been accepted into top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG We have a wildly talented team of 130, and growing fast Our remote workforce, based on role, is across the U.S., with headquarters in San Jose, CA Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents Commuter/Work from home stipends 401k Plan Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use Salary Range Information  Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $150,000-$192,000 . However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.  A Final Note: You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Lambda, Inc. is a federal contractor that is subject to the COVID-19 vaccination requirements of Executive Order 14042. Because this position is covered by Executive Order 14042, all newly hired employees in this role must be fully vaccinated, unless subject to an approved disability or religious accommodation. Equal Opportunity Employer Lambda Labs is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.