Technical Sourcing Manager, Network Hardware
About The Position
At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. At Cloudflare, we’re not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we’re looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you’re the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in. Available Locations: Austin, TX (US), Lisbon (Portugal)
Requirements
- 5 years of experience working with networking equipment OEMs.
- Direct experience executing complex datacenter infrastructure projects in a rapidly changing environment.
- Deep understanding of the commercial benefits of hardware technologies, paired with practical knowledge of physical datacenter networking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex details to both technical and non-technical, internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated "AI-native curiosity" with an instinct to spot normalized problems and create solutions using the latest tools.
- Basic experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., generative AI, LLMs, or AI-driven data analytics) to optimize daily workflows, summarize vendor contracts, or accelerate data analysis.
- An engineering or heavy analytical background to support deep-dive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or an engineering field.
- Familiarity with sourcing hardware specifically optimized for AI/ML workloads, such as GPUs and high-throughput interconnects.
- Prior experience managing programs across multiple, large cross-functional teams with tight deadlines.
- Experience utilizing Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools and basic program management software (e.g., JIRA).
Responsibilities
- Own procurement efforts across network hardware, including routers, switches and interconnect commodities.
- Develop long-term Total Cost of Ownership targets and lead complex, multi-party negotiations to hit vital supply goals.
- Oversee adherence to delivery terms of network maintenance and support contracts — manage yearly contracts with most up to date asset inventory lists
- Introduce robust evaluation processes (e.g., RFX, QBR) for vendors and partner closely with hardware engineering on new technologies.
- Coordinate global infrastructure installations by managing inflow of supply from hardware manufacturers against latest worldwide deployment schedules.
- Aggressively seek automation opportunities and assist with the definition of consistent physical deployment processes across all datacenter regions.
Benefits
- Medical/Rx Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Spending Accounts
- Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
- On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
- Global Travel Medical Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Participation Plan
- Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
- Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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