Global Sourcing Manager, Mechanical (Data Center)

Fluidstack

$90K — $130K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in sourcing mechanical equipment for data centers or industrial applications.
  • Proven negotiation skills with mechanical OEMs on multi-year contracts.
  • Solid understanding of liquid cooling systems and ability to evaluate technical specifications critically.
  • Experience in managing factory schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Bonus: Expertise in direct-to-chip liquid cooling and modular skid packages.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the mechanical category for data center builds, including CDUs, chillers, and pumps.
  • Negotiate supply agreements to secure favorable terms for multi-year projects.
  • Drive dual-sourcing strategies for critical equipment platforms.
  • Coordinate early specification freezes with design and manufacturing teams.
  • Oversee qualification processes for second-source equipment to ensure viability.

Benefits

  • Commitment to pay equity and transparency.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative cooling technologies.
Full Job Description
Role Scope
  • Own the data center mechanical category: CDUs, chillers, pumps, dry coolers, and piping packages for liquid-cooled builds.
  • Negotiate supply agreements with mechanical OEMs covering price, lead time, and factory capacity across a multi-year pipeline.
  • Dual-source CDU and chiller platforms and drive the qualification work that makes the second source usable.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing and design so equipment specs freeze early enough to buy at the lead times the market gives.
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 major mechanical equipment (chillers, CDUs, AHUs, pumps) for data center or industrial programs.
  • You've negotiated with mechanical OEMs on multi-year committed volumes.
  • You know liquid cooling equipment well enough to challenge a spec or a price with substance.
  • You've managed factory schedules and witness points so delivery dates held.
  • Bonus: Direct-to-chip liquid cooling. Modular skid packages. Factory acceptance testing. Refrigerant and coolant markets.


We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

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