• Source and obtain quotes from contractors, suppliers, and service providers • Support competitive bidding processes for construction and facility projects • Assist with vendor selection by gathering proposals and comparing pricing • Help maintain relationships with contractors and suppliers across multiple regions • Partner with project managers to support construction, maintenance, and capital improvement projects • Track procurement activities and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule • Assist with contract administration, renewals, and vendor documentation

Role Description The Principal of Commodity Management & NPI is responsible for leading WEKA’s supplier strategy, cost structure, and hardware readiness across key component categories, including SSDs, memory, and networking. This leader will own long-term supplier partnerships, roadmap alignment, cost models, and KPI development to ensure optimal availability, quality, and competitiveness in a dynamic market. They will also drive strategic oversight of WEKA’s NPI pipeline, partnering cross-functionally with engineering, product, and operations to manage program timelines, risk, and execution. By combining deep domain expertise with operational discipline, the Director will help shape WEKA’s market agility, influence hardware innovation, and ensure new products launch seamlessly and efficiently. Key Responsibilities - Ownership of the supply chain strategies across multiple commodities, focusing on SSDs, memory products, and networking. - Partnership with key suppliers - roadmap reviews, communication of NPI activities, etc. - Management of NPI processes related to Operations, partnering with integration partners to ensure product availability and quality. - Communication across the company on key activities related to supply chain and NPI projects. Strong communication skills are a must. - Collaboration with engineering and product management on supplier trends, roadmaps, and cost models. - Management of supplier performance and cost models, with a consistent focus on driving down costs in a challenging market. - Development of KPIs with key suppliers. - Management of multiple NPI programs - project timeline management and cross-functional management within projects. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations, or related topic. - 10+ years related experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, or related field. - Domain knowledge expertise in data storage, SSD, and memory markets. - Experience with start-ups - ability to work in unstructured environments and knows how to put in “just enough” processes. - Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, finance, engineering, and product teams. - Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate at all levels in the company. How We Work: The WEKA Way - We are Accountable: We take full ownership, always–even when things don’t go as planned. We lead with integrity, show up with responsibility & ownership, and hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards. - We are Brave: We question the status quo, push boundaries, and take smart risks when needed. We welcome challenges and embrace debates as opportunities for growth, turning courage into fuel for innovation. - We are Collaborative: True collaboration isn’t only about working together. It’s about lifting one another up to succeed collectively. We are team-oriented and we communicate with empathy and respect. We challenge each other and conduct positive conflict resolution. We are transparent about our goals and the results we achieve. Together, we’re unstoppable. - We are Customer Centric: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We actively listen and prioritize the success of our customers, and every decision we make is driven by how we can better serve, support, and empower them to succeed. When our customers win, we win. Equal Opportunity Statement WEKA is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Why Join WekaIO? Weka IO is a leading provider of AI infrastructure software, working with some of the best-known AI model developers, inference providers, NeoClouds/Hyperscalers, as well as the biggest enterprises. This is a unique opportunity to build a critical function from the ground up at a fast-growing, innovative company. You will have a direct impact on our ability to deliver our cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and a knack for negotiation, we encourage you to apply.

• Serve as an embedded strategic partner within Procurement to influence sustainable purchasing decisions • Lead RFP/RFI sustainability evaluations and final contract negotiations • Manage priority suppliers through external sustainability and risk platforms • Facilitate regular global ESG and sustainable procurement forums • Develop and deploy global procurement policies and training programs

• Lead the sourcing process for the assigned internal client groups (a client group example would be the Operations Organization comprised of direct materials, contract manufacturing, and engineering) • Deploy sourcing tools including supplier search, analysis, supplier management, contract management, RFX development, and execution utilizing the Scanmarket software • Partner and develop relationships with internal clients to define and prioritize business requirements • Research industries and suppliers to ensure the most viable suppliers are identified and considered • Manage the RFX process by composing RFX documents in Scanmarket, reviewing documents with stakeholders, and submitting documents to suppliers • Negotiate supplier contracts for optimal pricing, services, quality and value • Demonstrate value of the Sourcing Department to the organization by defining, measuring and reporting relevant metrics • Manage multiple projects at once, delivering on anticipated timelines and cost-savings • Perform advanced supplier searches utilizing AI