Global Sourcing Manager: Networking & Hardware for AI Compute

Fluidstack; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluidstack in Austin, TX seeks a supply chain leader for networking hardware. Own the hardware category (switches, routers, DPUs) and drive dual-sourcing, supplier negotiations, and alignment with network engineering roadmaps to land hardware launches on schedule.

You will build predictive supply chain models to forecast lead times, demand, and capacity, enabling faster deployments of frontier compute infrastructure for AI. We value clear ownership and fast execution.

Qualifications

• You have sourced networking hardware at scale from major OEMs.
• Experience negotiating terms, pricing, and lead times with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own the networking hardware category: switches, routers, DPUs for large accelerator clusters.
• Negotiate supply agreements with networking OEMs and manage dual-sourcing.
• Align buy plans with network engineering roadmaps to land hardware on schedule.

Skills

Networking hardware

Dual-source sourcing

Vendor negotiations

Job description

Fluidstack in Austin, TX seeks a supply chain leader for networking hardware. Own the hardware category (switches, routers, DPUs) and drive dual-sourcing, supplier negotiations, and alignment with network engineering roadmaps to land hardware launches on schedule.

You will build predictive supply chain models to forecast lead times, demand, and capacity, enabling faster deployments of frontier compute infrastructure for AI. We value clear ownership and fast execution.