Senior Technical Sourcing Manager, Thermal & Mechanical

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

IREN is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcing Manager, Thermal & Mechanical to lead commercial sourcing strategy for cooling equipment, chassis, and related hardware. You will negotiate MSAs/SOWs, conduct should-cost analyses, and partner with Engineering to align supplier roadmaps with cost, performance, and reliability goals.

This role demands high autonomy and cross-functional collaboration. The position emphasizes supplier management, cost control, and resilience for rapid AI datacenter

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in strategic sourcing or commodity management for data center/hardware.
• Autonomy in structuring sourcing strategy and negotiations.
• Proven record leading supplier negotiations and MSAs/SOWs.
• Strong should-cost, TCO, and pricing strategy experience.
• Familiarity with thermal/mechanical hardware and related components.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own commercial sourcing strategy for thermal and mechanical commodities.
• Lead supplier selection, RFP/RFI/RFQ processes, and business awards.
• Negotiate MSAs/SOWs and pricing structures; apply should-cost/TCO models.
• Drive NPI cost negotiations through prototype to volume production ramp.
• Partner with Engineering to align supplier roadmaps with cost and performance requirements.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance through reviews.
• Inform strategy with market pricing intelligence; develop diverse sourcing options.
• Collaborate with Planning to translate capacity plans into commercial commitments.
• Act as autonomous commercial resource within platform sourcing.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

RFP/RFI/RFQ

MSA/SOW

Should-cost / TCO

Thermal hardware knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering)

MBA preferred

Tools

MSA drafting tools

Pricing analytics

Job description

Senior Technical Sourcing Manager, Thermal & Mechanical is the senior commercial and technical sourcing lead for the thermal and mechanical commodities that cool and house IREN’s AI infrastructure, including liquid cooling CDUs, cold plates, manifolds, and rear-door heat exchangers, as well as air cooling hardware, chassis, enclosures, and sheet metal and CNC-machined or cast structural parts. Reporting to the Director, Technical Sourcing – Platforms, this leader independently develops and drives commercial sourcing strategy and negotiations for these commodities from concept through volume production, operating with a high degree of autonomy and bringing well-formed recommendations and solutions rather than requiring day‑to‑day direction. This role partners closely with Engineering, Integrated Planning, AI Hardware Supply Chain Operations, AI Hardware Quality Engineering, and Finance, operates within the supplier management framework set by Strategy and Transformation, and partners with the Director for strategic guidance, coaching, and alignment on the highest‑impact decisions, to secure the cost, terms, and supply resilience needed to support IREN’s rapid AI datacenter capacity growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, a related field, or an engineering discipline; Master’s degree or MBA preferred. Equivalent experience in high‑tech commodity management will be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or commercial supply chain roles supporting data center, hyperscaler, cloud, or AI infrastructure hardware, with direct exposure to mechanical or thermal/liquid cooling commodities.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy — independently structuring sourcing strategy, negotiation approach, and commercial recommendations, and escalating only the highest‑impact or most ambiguous decisions.
• Proven track record leading supplier negotiations, RFP/RFI/RFQ processes, and business awards, and negotiating master supply agreements (MSAs) and statements of work (SOWs).
• Strong commercial acumen, with demonstrated experience in should‑cost modeling, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and pricing strategy to drive negotiation outcomes.
• Working familiarity with thermal management hardware (liquid cooling CDUs, cold plates, manifolds, rear-door heat exchangers, air cooling and heat sinks) and mechanical/structural components (chassis, enclosures, sheet metal and CNC‑machined or cast parts), sufficient to engage credibly with Engineering and suppliers on commercial and roadmap discussions.
• Experience managing supplier commercial performance through structured business reviews, covering cost, delivery, and contractual commitments.
• Strong executive relationship management and negotiation skills, with the ability to build credibility with suppliers and internal stakeholders alike.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and own commercial sourcing strategy and a multi‑generational roadmap for thermal (liquid and air cooling) and mechanical/structural commodities, applying the supplier management framework set by Strategy and Transformation.
• Lead supplier selection for new thermal and mechanical components, including RFP/RFI/RFQ processes, commercial negotiations, and business awards.
• Negotiate and administer master supply agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), and pricing structures, applying should‑cost and TCO modeling to optimize total cost across thermal and mechanical commodities.
• Drive commercial terms and cost negotiations for thermal and mechanical hardware NPI, supporting the transition from prototype and qualification builds through volume production ramp aligned to rack and data center deployment timelines.
• Partner with Engineering to align supplier roadmaps with IREN’s thermal and mechanical cost, performance, and reliability requirements, ensuring commercial terms keep pace with technology transitions.

• Build and maintain supplier relationships across the thermal and mechanical supply base, monitoring commercial performance — cost, delivery, and contract compliance — through structured supplier business reviews.
• Maintain market and pricing intelligence on the thermal and mechanical supply base to inform sourcing strategy and negotiation leverage.
• Develop diverse and resilient commercial sourcing options across the thermal and mechanical supply base to mitigate capacity, tooling lead‑time, yield, regional‑concentration, and single‑source risk.
• Collaborate with Integrated Planning and AI Hardware Supply Chain Operations to translate capacity plans and demand signals into executable commercial commitments for thermal and mechanical hardware.
• Act as a senior, largely autonomous commercial resource within the platform sourcing team, contributing to best practices, KPIs, and governance cadences as IREN’s platform sourcing team scales, and partnering with the Director for coaching and guidance on the highest‑impact decisions.

Other important requirements

• Pre‑employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies.
• Must be able to reliably commute to the assigned office location on scheduled in‑office days under the hybrid work arrangement.
• This role may involve periodic travel to supplier and vendor sites, data centers, and industry events. IREN does not yet have an office in the Bay Area (a Santa Clara office is planned); until it opens, this role will work remotely, transitioning to hybrid on‑site work once the office is established.

The IREN Package

At IREN, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long‑term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader Total Rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well‑being, and long‑term success.

Compensation

• The expected base salary for this role USD $200,000 – 250,000/annum.
  • Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, equity (long‑term incentive).
• Relocation or Living‑out‑allowance / per diem (as appliable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

Health & Wellness

• 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Retirement & Financial Wealth

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Access to financial planning and legal services

Time Off & Leave Programs

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Growth & Development

• Internal skills training and advancement pathways
• Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training

Community & Culture

• Company events and team‑building activities

We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!

IE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation.

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