Global Supply Strategist – Data Center Networking

Cotidal Limited; Palo Alto (CA); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Relocation support

Résumé du poste

Cotidal Limited is seeking a Global Supply Manager, Data Center Networking to own sourcing for network hardware across Cotidal’s AI clusters. You will build and validate suppliers internationally, negotiate commercial agreements and secure equipment that meets cost, quality and delivery needs.

Your scope includes data center switches, routers, firewalls, NICs, optical transceivers, AOCs/DACs, structured cabling including MPO/MTP fiber and copper, and patch panels.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain, with at least 2-3 years focused on data centers.
• Hands-on experience procuring data center switches, routers, firewalls, NICs, optical transceivers, AOCs/DACs, structured cabling including MPO/MTP fiber and copper, and patch panels.
• A track record of negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts and framework agreements.
• Strong relationships with major OEMs, ODMs and channel partners.
• Experience managing suppliers across multiple regions and time zones.
• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work onsite from our Palo Alto office and travel 25-40% domestically and internationally.

Responsabilités

• Build and manage a global supplier base for data center network equipment, including OEMs, ODMs, distributors and integrators across North America, Europe and Asia.
• Own RFIs, RFQs and RFPs, competitive bidding and supplier awards. Evaluate cost, lead times, quality and delivery to select suppliers and manage supply.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties and short- and long-term commercial agreements, including MSAs, terms and conditions, and pricing agreements.
• Secure manufacturing slots and reserve capacity for long-lead equipment and supply-constrained SKUs. Work with suppliers on capacity allocation to meet data center build schedules.
• Track orders from purchase order through delivery, including factory tests, expediting, logistics and site receipt.
• Partner with engineering on specifications, BOMs and value engineering. Qualify alternate suppliers to reduce supply risk.
• Monitor market conditions, lead times, commodity prices and tariffs. Identify supply risks and adjust sourcing strategies as conditions change.
• Manage supplier performance, resolve quality issues and lead supplier escalations.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supply chain

Data center equipment

Vendor relations

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business

Description du poste

Cotidal Limited is seeking a Global Supply Manager, Data Center Networking to own sourcing for network hardware across Cotidal’s AI clusters. You will build and validate suppliers internationally, negotiate commercial agreements and secure equipment that meets cost, quality and delivery needs.

Your scope includes data center switches, routers, firewalls, NICs, optical transceivers, AOCs/DACs, structured cabling including MPO/MTP fiber and copper, and patch panels.