Technical Sourcing Manager, Server & Storage Platforms

IREN•San Francisco, CA

7d•$220,000 - $240,000

About The Position

IREN is seeking a Technical Sourcing Manager to own critical OEM and ODM relationships for server and storage platforms. The role has commercial and operational ownership of multimillion-dollar partnerships, including negotiations, pricing strategy, and supply commitments, with autonomy and direct executive visibility. It supports IREN’s large-scale AI and high-performance computing data center deployments. The manager will lead sourcing for servers, GPU/AI systems, storage, and related components; manage supply allocations and shortages; align purchasing with construction and go-live milestones; lead RFQs/RFPs and cost analyses; negotiate commercial and service agreements; manage supplier performance and forecasts; and identify cost savings and supply-chain risk mitigation opportunities.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, including direct experience sourcing compute or storage hardware from a major server OEM and/or ODM.
Track record sourcing server/compute or storage hardware in a data center, hyperscale, cloud, or AI/HPC environment.
Deep understanding of server architecture, GPU-based compute platforms, and component-level supply chains, including CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage, and networking.
Demonstrated success negotiating complex, high-value commercial agreements and managing multimillion-dollar OEM and ODM relationships.
Experience navigating supply-constrained or allocation-based markets and building effective mitigation strategies.
Ability to build cost models, total-cost-of-ownership analyses, and forecasts under pressure.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering, operations, finance, and legal teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Existing relationships within a major OEM’s and/or ODM’s enterprise or infrastructure account team.
Experience sourcing AI training or inference infrastructure at scale, including thousands of GPUs.
Familiarity with data center commissioning timelines and how hardware delivery integrates with provisioning and rack integration schedules.

Responsibilities

Own OEM and ODM compute sourcing relationships end-to-end, including commercial negotiations, pricing, quoting, contracting, and account governance.
Drive sourcing and procurement of servers, GPU/AI systems, storage, and associated components for AI compute rack build programs.
Track and manage allocation of GPUs, CPUs, memory, NICs, and power supplies, and develop mitigation strategies for shortages.
Partner with Engineering, Data Center Operations, and Program Management to align sourcing timelines with construction, provisioning, and go-live milestones.
Lead RFQ/RFP processes, cost modeling, and total-cost-of-ownership analyses for major compute and storage hardware programs.
Negotiate master purchase agreements, pricing schedules, SLAs, warranty terms, and support and maintenance contracts.
Track OEM and ODM product roadmaps and shape sourcing strategy around future CPU/GPU generations, chassis, and cooling designs.
Manage supplier performance, including delivery, quality, escalations, and quarterly business reviews.
Build and maintain demand forecasts with capacity planning and finance to guide purchase order timing and volume commitments.
Identify cost-savings and risk-mitigation opportunities, including dual-sourcing, strategic buys, and contract restructuring.
Maintain sourcing records, contract documentation, and reporting in an audit-ready state.

Benefits

Base salary, annual performance incentives, and equity programs.
Relocation or living-out allowance/per diem, depending on the successful candidate’s circumstances.
Company-paid health insurance premiums for employees and 75% company-paid coverage for dependents.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage.
Health Savings Accounts when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Access to financial planning and legal services.
Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
Internal skills training and advancement pathways.
Professional development for certifications, continuing education, or role-related training.
Company events and team-building activities.