Strategic Global Data Center Hardware Sourcing Manager

Cloudflare; United States; Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Participation Plan

Flexible Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Global Commodity Sourcing Manager to lead hardware procurement for its 200+ data centers. You will steer strategic sourcing, negotiate multi-party deals, and ensure alignment of deployments with global schedules.

The role requires 5+ years in networking hardware, deep TCO modeling skills, and a strong, AI-fluent analytical mindset. We offer a robust benefits package and a path to influence a fast-growing global network.

Formación

• 5 years of experience working with networking equipment OEMs.
• Direct experience executing complex datacenter infrastructure projects in a rapidly changing environment.
• Deep understanding of the commercial benefits of hardware technologies and practical knowledge of physical datacenter networking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated AI-native curiosity with an instinct to spot normalized problems and create solutions using the latest tools.
• Basic experience leveraging AI tools (generative AI, LLMs, AI-driven data analytics) to optimize workflows.
• Engineering or heavy analytical background to support deep-dive Total Cost of Ownership modeling.
• Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or an engineering field (bonus).
• AI hardware knowledge and familiarity with GPUs and high-throughput interconnects (bonus).
• Program management experience across large cross-functional teams (bonus).
• Experience with DCIM and program management software (e.g., JIRA) (bonus).

Responsabilidades

• Own procurement efforts across network hardware (routers, switches, interconnects).
• Lead complex, multi-party negotiations to hit supply goals.
• Oversee delivery terms and asset inventories for contracts.
• Introduce evaluation processes (RFX, QBR) with hardware engineering partners.
• Coordinate global installations aligning supply with deployment schedules.
• Identify and drive automation opportunities in deployment processes across regions.

Conocimientos

Networking hardware

5 years experience

AI-native curiosity

Communication

Analytical mindset

Vendor negotiations

TCO modeling

DCIM tools

Educación

Engineering background

Advanced degree (bonus)

Herramientas

JIRA

DCIM tools

Descripción del empleo

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Global Commodity Sourcing Manager to lead hardware procurement for its 200+ data centers. You will steer strategic sourcing, negotiate multi-party deals, and ensure alignment of deployments with global schedules.

The role requires 5+ years in networking hardware, deep TCO modeling skills, and a strong, AI-fluent analytical mindset. We offer a robust benefits package and a path to influence a fast-growing global network.