Global Sourcing Manager, Spares (Manufacturing)
Core
Build and manage a global spares sourcing program for critical datacenter equipment to ensure zero downtime for compute infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Global Sourcing Manager (Spares)
Builds
Global spares inventory and supply chain for datacenter hardware
Domain
Datacenter infrastructure / Critical facility equipment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global spares program management, supplier qualification and dual-sourcing, consignment and vendor-managed inventory negotiation, stocking strategy based on failure data and criticality, demand forecasting with reliability teams, ERP/inventory system management
Preferred skills
Datacenter equipment experience (chillers, CDUs, switchgear, generators), global supplier networks, mechanical or electrical spares for high-availability infrastructure
Technologies
NetSuite, SAP, Oracle
Responsibilities
Build global spares sourcing program for critical datacenter equipment; Qualify and dual-source spare parts suppliers; Negotiate spares pricing, lead-time commitments, and consignment terms; Set spares stocking strategy across sites and regional depots; Partner with reliability and site operations to forecast spares demand; Maintain clean records of parts, suppliers, pricing, and lead times
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
