Global Sourcing Manager, Networking & Hardware

Fluidstack

$90K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in sourcing networking hardware from leading OEMs.
  • Proven track record of managing end-of-life and generation transitions effectively.
  • Strong understanding of technical components like optics, ASICs, and port speeds.
  • Experience with supply agreements and terms negotiation including firmware and licensing.
  • Knowledge of AI/HPC fabric hardware and familiarity with white-box and ODM switching is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the sourcing and management of the networking hardware category.
  • Negotiate favorable supply agreements with networking OEMs.
  • Manage the dual-sourcing process for critical switch platforms.
  • Ensure alignment of hardware purchases with engineering roadmap timelines.
  • Maintain oversight to avoid costly surprises in firmware and licensing costs.

Benefits

  • Commitment to pay equity and transparency.
  • Opportunity for exceptional candidates to have career discussions even if they don't meet all criteria.
Full Job Description
Role Scope
  • Own the networking hardware category: switches, routers, and DPUs for fabrics connecting 100k+ accelerator clusters.
  • Negotiate supply agreements with networking OEMs covering price, lead time, and roadmap access.
  • Dual-source critical switch platforms and manage the qualification burden that dual-sourcing creates.
  • Align buy plans with network engineering roadmaps so hardware generations land when designs need them, not after.
What We're Looking For
  • The below is a starting point. We always make space for exceptional people, so if you don't fit this role exactly, tell us where you would.
  • You've sourced networking hardware at scale from major OEMs.
  • You've handled end-of-life and generation transitions without stranding inventory or stalling builds.
  • You understand enough of the technology (optics, ASICs, port speeds) to negotiate credibly with product teams.
  • You keep firmware, licensing, and support terms from becoming the expensive surprise later.
  • Bonus: AI/HPC fabric hardware. White-box and ODM switching. Optics supply chains. Vendor financing structures.


We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

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