Category Manager- HPC Infrastructure
Core
Define and execute global sourcing, procurement, and supply chain strategy for end-to-end high-performance computing (HPC) and AI data center infrastructure, including GPU/accelerator platforms, compute systems, racks, high-speed networking, and large-scale storage architectures.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (HPC Infrastructure)
Builds
Strategic category lifecycle for HPC and AI infrastructure supporting large-scale data center deployments
Domain
Investment firm / HPC and AI infrastructure / Supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain strategy, market intelligence, technology road mapping, supplier segmentation, RFP/RFQ execution, complex commercial negotiations, contract development, should-cost modeling, TCO analysis, capacity forecasting, stakeholder management, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
CPSM, CSCP, CPM, CIPS certifications, hyperscale infrastructure experience, GPU ecosystem familiarity, advanced cooling architecture knowledge, matrixed organization experience
Technologies
InfiniBand, Ethernet, optical interconnects, NVMe, object storage, liquid-cooled systems, rack-scale designs
Responsibilities
Own and drive global category management strategy for HPC Infrastructure; Lead technology road mapping and market intelligence; Design and execute supply chain strategies for highly constrained infrastructure; Manage and optimize annual category spend of $500M–$1B+; Lead the full source-to-contract lifecycle including supplier segmentation and contract execution; Partner with engineering, finance, and operations teams to align sourcing with technical roadmaps; Identify and mitigate supply, capacity, and geopolitical risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
