Senior Global Supply Manager, Rack Systems
Core
Build and manage the supplier base for rack-scale systems including power, liquid cooling, networking, servers, and rack infrastructure to ensure parts reach manufacturing and data center deployments on schedule.
Role type
Senior Global Supply Manager (Rack Systems)
Builds
Rack-scale systems (power, liquid cooling, networking, servers, rack structures) for data center deployments
Domain
Data center hardware, power, thermal systems, networking, server infrastructure
Required skills
Supplier base development and strategy, Commercial negotiation (pricing, volume commitments, LTA, IP terms), Cost management (BOM cost view, cost-down roadmap), Supply chain management for long-lead/constrained items, Supplier qualification and second-sourcing, Risk management (lead time, obsolescence), Technical knowledge of liquid cooling and high-density power architectures, OCP and ORv3 standards knowledge
Preferred skills
Hyperscale or AI infrastructure supply chain experience, Colocation or facility procurement experience, Lean Six Sigma
Technologies
OCP, ORv3, CDUs, manifolds, quick disconnects, coolant, switches, optics
Responsibilities
Develop supplier strategy and select suppliers for power shelves, busbars, liquid cooling components, switches, servers, cabling, and rack structures; Negotiate pricing, volume commitments, long-term agreements, and capacity/IP terms; Own the rack BOM cost view and cost-down roadmap; Manage directed buy into the build partner; Source rack-level and facility-side equipment for lab and customer deployments; Qualify second sources and manage lead-time and obsolescence risk
