Senior Technical Sourcing Manager, Server & Storage Platforms

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete sourcing relationships with rack integration ODM partners, encompassing commercial negotiations, pricing, quoting, contracting, and account governance.

• Oversee the rack integration build process of ODM partners to guarantee adherence to quality standards, schedules, and specifications.

• Manage sourcing and vendor oversight for installation services, including Professional Services for Installation, Deployment & Verification (IDV) of AI infrastructure racks.

• Negotiate pricing, master purchase agreements, statements of work, service agreements, and SLAs.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Deployment, and Program Management to synchronize vendor capacity with delivery and go-live schedules.

• Take full ownership of ODM and vendor performance from start to finish.

• Conduct competitive bids and push for improvements in cost and reliability.

• Monitor ODM roadmaps and manufacturing/integration capacity in preparation for upcoming platform transitions.

• Develop and implement a spares and repair strategy, which includes inventory planning and RMA turnaround.

• Create and sustain demand forecasts alongside capacity planning and finance to guide purchase order timing and volume commitments.

• Keep contract documentation, vendor scorecards, and leadership reporting up to date.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or vendor/services management, preferably in data center deployment or field services.

• Demonstrated experience managing rack integration ODM or contract manufacturer relationships, as well as installation services such as deployment, commissioning, or verification.

• Strong skills in contract negotiation.

• Proven capability in managing multiple concurrent, high-stakes ODM and services vendor relationships.

• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration abilities across engineering, operations, and finance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Preferred: experience managing rack integration ODMs or Professional Services/installation vendors for large-scale AI/GPU compute deployments.

• Preferred: knowledge of data center commissioning timelines and rack delivery integration with installation, deployment, and verification schedules.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $265,000 to $285,000 USD.

• Annual performance-based incentives.

• Equity programs and long-term incentives.

• Relocation or living-out allowance, or per diem, where applicable.

• 100% coverage of health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees by the company.

• 75% coverage of health insurance for dependents paid by the company.

• Company-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Optional life, critical illness, and accident insurance coverage.

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan.

• Access to Employee Assistance Programs and wellness resources.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

• Availability of financial planning and legal services.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) along with paid holidays.

• Opportunities for internal skills training and career advancement.

• Professional development support for certifications, continuing education, or role-specific training.

• Participation in company events and team-building activities.