Principal Program Manager - Supplier Performance Management - job 1 of 2

Our work at NVIDIA is dedicated towards a computing model passionate about visual and AI computing. For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics, with our invention of the GPU. The GPU has also proven to be unbelievably effective at solving some of the most sophisticated problems in computer science. Today, NVIDIA’s GPU simulates human intelligence, running deep learning algorithms and acting as the brain of computers, robots and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. And in the next few years, it will transform every industry. As the Program Manager, Supplier Management within our global IT PMO team, you will be responsible to develop and provide a framework that enables visibility and analytics around IT’s supplier network and overall performance.

What you'll be doing: 

You will start by establishing and operating a supplier performance program. Initial responsibilities will be to:

• Develop an overall supplier performance management framework with established health assessment framework including performance scorecards, and ongoing health assessments.

• Establish and implement a consistent business review framework with critical suppliers.

• Provide transparency into IT’s supplier network including spend metrics, deliver key performance indicators and gaps in sourcing strategy.

• Monitor the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and quantifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.

• Drive ITs center of excellence around contract structures, and execution performance; drive resolution for supplier performance problems and develop mitigation strategies for future engagements.

• Manage contract approvals and renewals while ensuring incremental value is delivered quarter over quarter by our partners/suppliers.

As the supplier performance management program matures, you will be able to expand into other areas of Business Operations where you will:

• Facilitate cross team, cross department initiatives, and manage complex programs and or dependencies. 

What we need to see: 

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required, or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred

• 15+ Years of IT experience, 8+ years of experience in a Sourcing, Contracting, Supplier/Risk Management role.

• Experience with developing and or leading the execution of a global supplier quality strategy in support of an IT organization. 

• Proven track record of continuous improvement to enable higher performing program/organizations and/or teams with improved business and customer outcomes 

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal/presentations. Ability to bridge from high-level objectives to project details and vice-versa. 

• Willingness to work with distributed team members across different time zones. 

• Hands-on experience with designing and developing reports and dashboards using Power BI is a plus.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you are creative, results-oriented and enjoy having fun, then what are you waiting for? Apply today! 

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 232,000 USD - 368,000 USD.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 11, 2025.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.