Commodity Sourcing Manager

ABOUT FLUIDSTACK

We exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice we've ever built - but only if models are aligned with what humanity actually wants. There are groups building AI who don't share these goals. Whoever deploys frontier compute infrastructure fastest will decide whether AI expands human freedom or shrinks it.

We're singularly focused on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else, rethinking every layer of the stack. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them - with teams spanning hardware and software. Speed and scale are our key differentiators. Come be a part of building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI.

We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply!

HOW WE OPERATE

• Extreme ownership. Full autonomy. Own things end to end often taking on scope outside your core role without being asked to get things done.
• Velocity. We drive everything forward as fast as possible.
• First principles. Challenge every assumption. Zero analogy thinking, no egos, the best idea wins.
• Love of the game. The frontier of AI is the most interesting problem of our time. We put in long hours at high intensity to push the frontier forward.

THE SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM

Examples of key problems the team is working on

• Supply 10GW of compute, the largest build out of compute in history. Qualify and dual-source across every critical equipment category, with lead-time and capacity thresholds tied directly to the forward build pipeline.
• Make supply chain the reason we build faster than anyone. Our modular build redefines speed in this industry, and it lives or dies on supply chain. Keep procurement permanently off the critical path so schedule compression stays our advantage, not our constraint.
• Build the most accurate supply chain prediction modelling that exists. Use the frontier of AI to forecast lead times, demand, and disruption with a precision the industry has never had, and turn that foresight into a structural edge.

ROLE SCOPE

• Own and execute multi-year commodity strategies for assigned direct-material categories (metals, plastics, electronic components, sub-assemblies, MRO) supporting continuous manufacturing.
• Monitor commodity markets, index pricing, and supply/demand dynamics, and build should-cost models to validate supplier pricing against the market.
• Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and competitive bidding, including e-auctions, and evaluate supplier capability, capacity, and risk through structured assessments and site audits.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and volume commitments, and execute MSAs, LTAs, and pricing amendments with Legal and Finance.
• Own supplier relationships as primary commercial contact: QBRs, scorecards (PPM, OTD, cost, responsiveness), and continuous improvement, and develop alternate sources to kill single-source risk.
• Deliver annual cost-reduction and productivity targets through value engineering, demand aggregation, and consolidation, and feed market-validated costs into budgeting and S&OP.

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 https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/fluidstack/05c2e69c-42f9-4fcb-9cf0-a467aaf98f1c.

• You've owned commodity strategy and strategic sourcing for direct materials in a manufacturing environment, negotiating complex contracts and long-term agreements.
• You build should-cost models and use market intelligence to validate pricing, not just accept supplier quotes.
• You run structured supplier management: QBRs, scorecards, dual-sourcing, and risk mitigation.
• You consistently hit cost-reduction targets through real levers (value engineering, consolidation, demand aggregation).
• You partner with Engineering, Quality, and Planning, including on NPI and design-for-cost.
• Bonus: Direct-material categories for hardware or electronics. CPSM, CSCP, or CPP. Global supply markets. Manufacturing S&OP.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.

The base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $220,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email careers@fluidstack.io with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.