Global HPC Infrastructure Category Lead

NorthMark Strategies LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-Paid Lunch Stipend

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a Category Manager for HPC Infrastructure to oversee global sourcing and procurement for high-performance computing and AI data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will manage an annual spend of $500M to $1B and lead strategic initiatives for GPUs, compute systems, and networking. The role involves stakeholder management, supplier engagement, and executing complex negotiations. Previous experience in category management and a strong understanding of HPC technologies are required.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in category management or procurement.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale infrastructure spend.
• Deep understanding of HPC and AI data center infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the global category management strategy for HPC infrastructure.
• Lead sourcing and procurement for GPUs, compute platforms, networking, and storage.
• Manage complex supplier relationships and ensure capacity commitments.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Market Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

TCO analyses

Job description

A leading investment firm is seeking a Category Manager for HPC Infrastructure to oversee global sourcing and procurement for high-performance computing and AI data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will manage an annual spend of $500M to $1B and lead strategic initiatives for GPUs, compute systems, and networking. The role involves stakeholder management, supplier engagement, and executing complex negotiations. Previous experience in category management and a strong understanding of HPC technologies are required.