Materials Manager: Networking Hardware & Dual-Sourcing Lead

Fluidstack; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluidstack is seeking a supply chain leader to own the networking hardware category—switches, routers, and DPUs—for fabrics connecting 100k+ accelerator clusters. You will drive sourcing strategy with major OEMs and align procurement with product roadmaps.

You will manage dual-sourcing, lead times, and lifecycle transitions, and you will work with hardware teams to keep builds on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• You’ve sourced networking hardware at scale from major OEMs.
• You’ve handled end‑life and generation transitions without stranding inventory or stalling builds.
• You understand optics, ASICs, and port speeds to negotiate credibly with product teams.
• You keep firmware, licensing, and support terms from becoming the expensive surprise later.

Responsibilities

• Own the networking hardware category: switches, routers, and DPUs for fabrics connecting 100k+ accelerator clusters.
• Negotiate supply agreements with networking OEMs covering price, lead time, and roadmap access.
• Dual-source critical switch platforms and manage the qualification burden that dual-sourcing creates.
• Align buy plans with network engineering roadmaps so hardware generations land when designs need them, not after.

Skills

Networking hardware sourcing

OEM negotiations

End-of-life planning

Hardware procurement

Firmware licensing

Job description

Fluidstack is seeking a supply chain leader to own the networking hardware category—switches, routers, and DPUs—for fabrics connecting 100k+ accelerator clusters. You will drive sourcing strategy with major OEMs and align procurement with product roadmaps.

You will manage dual-sourcing, lead times, and lifecycle transitions, and you will work with hardware teams to keep builds on schedule and within budget.