Director, Infrastructure Supply Chain Hardware

We exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice we've ever built - but only if models are aligned with what humanity actually wants. There are groups building AI who don't share these goals. Whoever deploys frontier compute infrastructure fastest will decide whether AI expands human freedom or shrinks it.
We're singularly focused on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else, rethinking every layer of the stack. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them - with teams spanning hardware and software. Speed and scale are our key differentiators. Come be a part of building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI.
We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply!

As a Director Sourcing, Infrastructure Supply Chain Hardware, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies for compute, storage, networking equipment, and infrastructure services supporting hyperscale datacenter operations. You will build and manage supplier relationships with OEMs, ODMs, component manufacturers, and service providers to deliver capacity, cost optimization, quality, and innovation objectives.

• Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, technology roadmaps, and supply dynamics; provide market intelligence to engineering and business stakeholders on total cost of ownership, lead times, capacity, and innovation opportunities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers; manage relationships ensuring performance excellence in delivery, quality, cost, and innovation through scorecards, KPIs, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs)

• Conduct competitive bidding, RFx processes, and negotiations with OEMs, ODMs, networking vendors and VARs

• Lead contract negotiations including pricing, terms, SLAs, and warranties; manage MSAs, purchase agreements, and SOWs while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and governance requirements

• Partner with capacity planning, engineering, and program management teams to forecast infrastructure needs and align procurement timelines with deployment schedules

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for compute servers, storage, networking equipment (switches, routers, optics), core components (CPUs, GPUs, memory), and infrastructure services

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 10+ years of sourcing, procurement, or category management in technology, IT hardware, or hyperscale/HPC environments

• Experience with supply chain management, logistics, demand planning, and capacity forecasting in high-volume environments

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills with proven track record delivering cost savings and business value

• Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and stakeholder management skills; proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools, and procurement systems

• Master's degree (MBA) or advanced degree; 8+ years in strategic sourcing at hyperscale providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, OCI, Meta) or large technology companies

• Deep understanding of datacenter infrastructure (compute servers, storage, networking, components)

• Established relationships with OEMs (Dell, Supermicro, HPE etc.), networking equipment (Arista, Juniper, Cisco, etc.), core components(Intel, AMD, Nvidia etc.), and VARs, integrator, distributors, and various other service providers.
  

• Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).

• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.
  

The base salary range for this position is $250,000- $350,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email [email protected] with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.