Strategic Sourcing Lead - Networking & Hardware

Fluidstack; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 239,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluidstack is seeking a supply chain professional to own the networking hardware category, including switches, routers, and DPUs, for large accelerator clusters. You will source at scale and negotiate with major OEMs to ensure reliable supply and favorable terms.

You will manage dual-sourcing, align buy plans with engineering roadmaps, and forecast lead times to support rapid build-outs. The role offers a highly competitive compensation range and equity of pay equity and transparency.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing networking hardware at scale from major OEMs.
• Experience managing end-of-life and generation transitions without inventory fallout.
• Ability to discuss optics, ASICs, and port speeds to negotiate with product teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the networking hardware category, including switches, routers, and DPUs for large accelerator clusters.
• Negotiate supply agreements with OEMs covering price, lead time, and roadmap access.
• Dual-source critical switch platforms and align buy plans with engineering roadmaps.

Skills

Networking hardware sourcing

Vendor negotiation

Supply chain planning

Forecasting lead times

Job description

Fluidstack is seeking a supply chain professional to own the networking hardware category, including switches, routers, and DPUs, for large accelerator clusters. You will source at scale and negotiate with major OEMs to ensure reliable supply and favorable terms.

You will manage dual-sourcing, align buy plans with engineering roadmaps, and forecast lead times to support rapid build-outs. The role offers a highly competitive compensation range and equity of pay equity and transparency.