Mechanical Sourcing Manager, Data Center Equipment

FluidStack; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluidstack seeks a hands-on supply chain professional to own the data center mechanical category, including CDUs, chillers, pumps, and piping packages for liquid-cooled builds.

You will negotiate multi-year commitments with OEMs, drive dual-sourcing strategies, and coordinate with manufacturing and design to ensure specs align with lead times. This role requires leadership in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing mechanical equipment for large-scale data center or industrial programs.
• Proven ability to negotiate multi-year committed volumes with mechanical OEMs.
• Knowledge of liquid cooling equipment and associated specifications.

Responsibilities

• Own data center mechanical category (CDUs, chillers, pumps, piping).
• Negotiate supply agreements covering price, lead time, and capacity.
• Dual-source CDU and chiller platforms and drive qualification work.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and design to align specs with lead times.

Skills

Sourcing major equipment

OEM negotiations

Liquid cooling expertise

Factory scheduling

Job description

Fluidstack seeks a hands-on supply chain professional to own the data center mechanical category, including CDUs, chillers, pumps, and piping packages for liquid-cooled builds.

You will negotiate multi-year commitments with OEMs, drive dual-sourcing strategies, and coordinate with manufacturing and design to ensure specs align with lead times. This role requires leadership in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.