Staff Data Center Supply Chain Manager

Supermicro; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Participation in bonus and equity award programs

Job summary

Supermicro is looking for a Staff Data Center Supply Chain Manager to lead the supply chain for next-generation modular data centers in Wayne, California. The ideal candidate will manage supplier strategies and engagement while mitigating risks and ensuring timely project execution.

Responsibilities include collaboration with engineering and project teams, vendor qualification, and procurement strategy. A bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience are required. The salary range is $170,000 to $195,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or commodity management.
• Proven experience in vendor qualification, supplier development, and contract negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure categories including cooling systems and electrical components.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain approved supplier lists and qualified vendor pools.
• Track and report lead times, pricing inputs, and vendor capacity.
• Coordinate supplier engagement, RFQs, negotiations, and performance management.

Skills

Vendor qualification

Contract negotiation

Lead time management

Risk mitigation

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Procurement tools

Tracking systems

Job description

Job Req ID: 29310

About Supermicro

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary

Supermicro is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Data Center Supply Chain Manager to build and lead the supply chain foundation for next-generation modular data centers (DCBBS) and customer data center deployments. This role will be a key driver in developing structured supplier strategies, vendor qualification processes, and procurement frameworks to enable repeatable, scalable delivery with predictable cost, schedule, and supplier performance.

The successful candidate will coordinate sourcing across electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, and construction categories, support proposal and project teams with availability and pricing inputs, track lead times and risks, and develop tools and processes that reduce execution risk while aligning suppliers with engineering and deployment requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain approved supplier lists and qualified vendor pools for key DCBBS equipment and service categories across power, cooling, mechanical, electrical, controls, and construction.
• Track and report lead times, pricing inputs, vendor capacity, and procurement risks for assigned DCBBS projects and deployments, providing proactive visibility to stakeholders.
• Support proposal and project teams with timely equipment availability assessments, budgetary pricing, and procurement strategy recommendations to meet customer timelines.
• Coordinate supplier engagement, RFQs, negotiations, and performance management across electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, and construction-related scope.
• Develop and implement repeatable procurement tracking tools, vendor comparison templates, scorecards, and escalation processes for consistent DCBBS execution.
• Partner with engineering, project management, and finance teams to align supplier capabilities, technical requirements, and project timelines while identifying supply risks early.
• Identify supply risks, develop mitigation strategies (alternative sourcing, buffer planning, capacity expansion), and support contingency planning for long-lead or constrained equipment.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement of supply chain frameworks, supplier performance metrics, and deployment processes to enhance predictability and scalability.

Additional Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert (SME) on data center supply chain strategy, vendor management, commodity/category management, and procurement best practices for modular and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Mentor junior supply chain or procurement specialists and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams across engineering, project, and finance organizations.
• Provide training and guidance on procurement processes, tools, templates, and supplier engagement standards for internal stakeholders.
• Engage with industry partners, suppliers, and market intelligence sources to stay current on technology trends, capacity shifts, geopolitical risks, and emerging opportunities in data center and AI infrastructure supply chains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or commodity management for data center, hyperscale, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in vendor qualification, supplier development, contract negotiation, lead time management, capacity planning, and risk mitigation.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure categories including power distribution, cooling systems, mechanical equipment, electrical components, controls, and construction services.
• Demonstrated ability to support proposal development with equipment availability, pricing, and procurement strategy inputs.
• Experience developing and using procurement tools, tracking systems, scorecards, and templates for repeatable processes and consistent execution.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams and suppliers.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (approximately 20‑25%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, MBA, or Engineering.
• Direct experience with hyperscale data center or modular/prefabricated infrastructure supply chains.
• Hands‑on experience with capex‑intensive projects, construction contractors, or general contractors in data center environments.
• Proficiency in supply chain analytics, risk modeling, S&OP processes, and supplier performance management (scorecards, QBRs).
• Specific category experience in power and cooling commodities (transformers, switchgear, generators, chillers, CDUs, busway, etc.).
• Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent professional supply chain credentials.
• Strong background in owner/developer or operator‑side supply chain roles for mission‑critical or hyperscale facilities.
• Familiarity with AI/GPU infrastructure supply requirements, global market dynamics, and long‑term capacity planning.

Salary Range

$170,000 - $195,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.