Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
This role acts as the strategic commercial hub for AI infrastructure supply chains, negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships to ensure critical components—from GPUs and servers to power and cooling systems—arrive reliably and cost-effectively. Unlike generalist procurement roles, specialists here partner closely with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and stay ahead of hardware trends, shaping sourcing strategies that directly impact data center deployment timelines and capital efficiency. The role sits within supply chain and procurement functions at rapidly scaling AI infrastructure companies, working cross-functionally with engineering, project management, and operations to translate infrastructure expansion plans into executable supplier relationships and long-term capacity commitments.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Developing and executing strategic sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives
Managing supplier relationships and conducting contract negotiations to optimize cost, quality, and service delivery
Managing end-to-end procurement lifecycle from market analysis through supplier performance management
Conducting spend analysis and developing category strategies to identify cost savings opportunities
Processing purchase orders and managing procure-to-pay workflows
Overseeing inventory management, material tracking, and physical stock control
Coordinating inbound and outbound logistics and managing shipment operations
Monitoring performance against key performance indicators and dashboards to drive accountability
Managing risk mitigation, excess and obsolete inventory, and supply chain continuity
Identifying and implementing process improvements in procurement and supply chain operations
Managing complex, multi-project procurement environments with aggressive timelines
Leading and managing procurement teams and building team capabilities
Developing and maintaining master schedules and forecasting material requirements
Conducting technical procurement and specification validation for specialized equipment
Managing compliance and audit readiness in regulated procurement environments
Leveraging data analytics and predictive modeling to support procurement and supply chain decisions
Implementing artificial intelligence and automation in procurement workflows and vendor management
Optimizing software asset management and technology licensing strategies
Building cross-functional collaboration across engineering, finance, operations, and project management teams
Problem-solving and resolving supply chain issues and vendor performance blockers
Communicating procurement strategies and performance metrics to executive leadership
Building and fostering strong partnerships with external suppliers and vendors
Managing escalations and driving resolution of vendor and operational issues
Translating business requirements into practical procurement workflows and operating models
Operating with agility and moving quickly while maintaining operational excellence in high-growth environments
Technology
The tools and technologies that define this role.
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