Global Sourcing Manager, Networking & Hardware

Fluidstack

$120K — $150K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in sourcing networking hardware from major OEMs
  • Proven track record in managing end-of-life transitions
  • Strong understanding of relevant technologies such as optics and ASICs
  • Experience in negotiating firmware, licensing, and support terms
  • Familiarity with AI/HPC fabric hardware and white-box switching is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Own the strategy for networking hardware, including switches, routers, and DPUs
  • Negotiate supply agreements with OEMs for pricing and roadmap access
  • Implement dual-sourcing strategies for critical switch platforms
  • Align supply plans with network engineering schedules for timely hardware delivery
  • Manage qualification processes related to dual-sourcing efforts

Benefits

  • Commitment to pay equity and transparency
  • Opportunity for exceptional talent to define their fit within the role
  • Potential for growth in a tech-driven and innovative environment
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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