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networking vendor management erp storage gpus📋 Description
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for hardware categories (compute, networking, storage).
- Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ for hardware: define requirements, evaluate responses.
- Negotiate OEM and VAR agreements: pricing, lead times, terms, and SLAs.
- Manage concurrent vendor engagements: terms, renewals, delivery, and performance.
- Partner with engineering, data center, and platform teams to translate requirements into sourcing plans.
- Monitor hardware market trends, supply constraints, OEM roadmaps, and pricing dynamics.
🎯 Requirements
- 8+ years of procurement/sourcing experience with a hardware focus.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
- Proven experience sourcing enterprise hardware: servers, GPUs, networking gear, storage.
- Strong negotiation and contract management across OEM and VAR.
- Familiarity with hardware lifecycle management, NCNR terms, and supply risk.
- Experience with procurement software, ERP systems, and spend analytics tools.
🎁 Benefits
- Discretionary bonus; paid leave and insurance.
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