Sourcing Manager
Core
Strategic Sourcing Manager for datacenter rack development, integration, and contract manufacturing, managing key vendor partnerships and supplier strategies.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (hardware/rack manufacturing)
Builds
Datacenter racks and critical hardware modules for AI model infrastructure
Domain
Hardware manufacturing / Datacenter infrastructure / AI supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, global supply management, complex contract negotiation, supplier relationship management (SRM), total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, risk management, vendor cost structure analysis (via careerplan.io/jobs/630d72b5-d3de-45fa-9cd8-5bc26fbbca1c-sourcing-manager-at-matx)
Preferred skills
Experience in high-tech or advanced hardware industries, ability to converse with hardware architects, strategic leadership
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global strategic sourcing strategies for rack and hardware components; Lead commercial negotiations, supplier selections, and pricing agreements; Manage SRM programs and conduct executive business reviews; Partner with engineering to assess market capabilities and mitigate single-source risks; Collaborate with Legal to execute commercial and engineering contracts; Drive TCO reduction initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
