Sourcing Manager - AI Infrastructure
Core
Lead strategic sourcing for AI compute platforms, managing supplier relationships and commercial agreements for critical infrastructure components.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (AI infrastructure)
Builds
Resilient supply chains for AI hardware and infrastructure technologies
Domain
AI compute, high-performance computing, hardware infrastructure
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiation, cost modeling, supply chain risk management, technical requirement assessment, project management
Preferred skills
sourcing infrastructure hardware (servers, networking, storage), global supplier ecosystem experience, data center/cloud infrastructure support, manufacturing processes knowledge, responsible sourcing
Technologies
AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, servers, networking, storage, PCBAs
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for AI infrastructure commodities; manage end-to-end sourcing lifecycle including RFQ/RFP and contract negotiation; drive supplier performance management and continuous improvement; assess supplier capabilities and technology roadmaps; mitigate supply chain risks through market intelligence and contingency planning; collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to align sourcing with technical objectives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
