Remote IT Hardware Procurement Lead - AI Infrastructure

Armada; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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.