Remote IT Hardware Procurement Lead - AI Infrastructure

Armada

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Armada is seeking an IT Hardware Procurement Manager to architect our global AI infrastructure supply chain. You will lead sourcing for high-performance compute and sovereign AI cloud platforms. This role combines deep technical fluency in NVIDIA architectures and aggressive commercial acumen to ensure supply continuity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years of procurement experience in high-performance computing. Strong problem-solving, business acumen, and a detail-oriented approach are essential.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in high-performance computing or hyperscale datacenter procurement environments.
  • Foundational understanding of the hardware-software stack, including operating systems and firmware versioning.
  • Proven experience navigating regional distributor landscapes in APAC and EMEA.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, vet, and manage Tier 1/2 OEMs and regional distributors for high-density servers.
  • Drive end-to-end contract lifecycles, including Master Purchase Agreements and Service Level Agreements.
  • Monitor global semiconductor trends to mitigate long-lead-time risks.

Skills

Strategic Communication
NVIDIA Tech Fluency
HPC Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical STEM field

Tools

NVIDIA reference architectures
Dell/HP Hardware familiarity

Job description

Armada is seeking an IT Hardware Procurement Manager to architect our global AI infrastructure supply chain. You will lead sourcing for high-performance compute and sovereign AI cloud platforms. This role combines deep technical fluency in NVIDIA architectures and aggressive commercial acumen to ensure supply continuity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years of procurement experience in high-performance computing. Strong problem-solving, business acumen, and a detail-oriented approach are essential.

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