US Hardware Procurement Lead | Data Center & Logistics

Verda; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash + Equity

Healthcare

Lunch

Wellbeing

Job summary

Verda is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to own US operations, sourcing components and servers, negotiating with vendors, and coordinating logistics for our US data center. This role requires on-site presence in Santa Clara, with frequent travel and collaboration with the Finland team.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement for hardware, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in GPU/AI hardware supply chains, plus fluency in English and Chinese/Mandarin.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management for hardware or data center infra.
• Hands-on experience procuring GPU servers and AI hardware components.
• Proven end-to-end procurement ownership from request to delivery and invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement for US operations including RFQs, supplier pricing, orders, and invoice reconciliation.
• Define sourcing strategies, build relationships with vendors, and ensure competitive pricing.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound logistics, customs, and delivery with cross-functional teams.
• Support CAPEX planning and collaborate with Finland-based procurement and Finance.
• Review contracts and SLAs, manage procurement documentation, and maintain records.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Vendor management

GPU servers

Negotiation

Logistics coordination

International shipping

Incoterms

Tools

RFQ management

Contract management

Supplier relationship mgmt

Job description

Verda is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to own US operations, sourcing components and servers, negotiating with vendors, and coordinating logistics for our US data center. This role requires on-site presence in Santa Clara, with frequent travel and collaboration with the Finland team.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement for hardware, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in GPU/AI hardware supply chains, plus fluency in English and Chinese/Mandarin.