Procurement Manager (AI Data Center Hardware)

About the role

This role leads the global procurement strategy for AI Data Center (AIDC) hardware and infrastructure, covering GPU/NPU clusters, servers, networking equipment and liquid cooling systems. It also establishes a global supply chain framework to support large-scale deployment of thousand-GPU AI computing clusters.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate and execute the global procurement strategy for AIDC hardware and infrastructure, and manage vendor development, evaluation and lifecycle of core assets
• Build a global procurement and supply chain framework, optimising cross-border sourcing to reduce costs, shorten lead times and ensure quality
• Take part in planning overseas AIDC projects and work with technical teams on component selection, cost analysis and vendor negotiations for GPUs, networking gear (InfiniBand/RoCE switches) and storage
• Integrate international supply chain resources, build a strategic supplier portfolio and manage global vendors and ODM partners to secure capacity and mitigate supply risk
• Oversee procurement compliance with import/export controls, tariff policies, ESG standards and supply chain security, and develop contingency plans for geopolitical and logistical risks

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
• Minimum 10 years in global procurement, with at least 5 years on hardware for overseas AI/Supercomputing Data Centers
• Proven track record leading procurement and delivery for single projects exceeding $10 million USD
• Experience building international supply chain frameworks and managing multinational projects such as overseas supercomputing centers
• Ability to achieve 15%+ cost optimization through strategic agreements, VMI, JIT or similar models
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin, experience managing cross-cultural teams and willingness to travel internationally

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of AIDC equipment, GPU architectures, InfiniBand/NVLink and liquid cooling systems
• Import/export compliance, Incoterms and customs clearance
• ERP/SRM systems and procurement analytics; Python or SQL data modelling is a strong plus
• CPSM, CIPS or SCMP certification highly preferred