Senior Strategic Procurement Specialist - Corporate Services & Facilities Operations
Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com .
Role Overview
Astera Labs is establishing a strategic R&D center in Israel to drive the development of complex semiconductor chips that solve the critical 'data bottlenecks' enabling the future of AI at scale. As we expand our presence in Israel, Astera Labs is seeking a hands-on Senior Strategic Procurement Specialist & Facilities Operations to support regional procurement activities across a growing set of international sites. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations to support labs, facilities, and office expansion.
You will act as the primary procurement point of contact for your region, working closely with engineering, IT, facilities, and operations teams to ensure timely vendor onboarding, material availability, and resolution of purchasing issues. This role is critical to enabling site ramp and ongoing operations as Astera scales globally.
Key Responsibilities - Strategic procurement specialist
Own regional procurement execution across labs, facilities, IT, and office-related spend
Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier identification, RFQs, pricing, and order placement
Serve as the primary point of contact for local vendor management and supplier relationships
Support vendor onboarding and maintenance, including compliance and documentation requirements
Manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve PO/invoice discrepancies
Coordinate closely with engineering, IT, and facilities teams to ensure material and equipment readiness
Support logistics coordination and ensure timely delivery of critical items
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and reduce cycle times within the region
Partner with central procurement on preferred vendors, contracts, and broader sourcing initiatives
Key Responsibilities - Facilities Operations
Manage expansion projects for additional space aligned with the company short and long term goals
Oversee daily operations of office buildings, sites, and infrastructure.
Ensure facilities are maintained to high standards, including safety, cleanliness, and functionality.
Manage maintenance, repairs, renovations, and space planning.
Coordinate with external service providers (cleaning, security, maintenance, etc.).
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
Manage emergency preparedness and business continuity planning.
Monitor facility budgets and control related costs.
Support vendor onboarding and maintenance, including compliance and documentation requirements
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
5-8 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or purchasing operations
Experience managing vendors, purchase orders, and procurement workflows in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle, or similar)
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting lab, facilities, or technical/engineering environments
Familiarity with local vendor markets and regional sourcing practices
Experience supporting global or multi-site organizations
Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset
Effective communication and ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business teams
We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.