Senior Director, Sourcing

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility. We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future. About the Role We are hiring a Senior Director, Sourcing to build and scale Nscale’s end-to-end hardware planning, procurement, inventory, and production scheduling capabilities. Reporting to the SVP of Supply Chain, this executive leader will drive operational reliability across all hardware builds, ensure on-time delivery, unify planning processes across sites, and oversee procurement execution across all hardware categories — including expanding management of IT equipment. You will lead a high-performing team of planners, schedulers, buyers, and procurement leaders (6–12 team members), ensuring that the right materials arrive at the right place, at the right time — with appropriate buffers — while enabling rapid company scale. This role is critical to supporting Nscale’s global AI infrastructure expansion and hyperscale growth trajectory. What you'll be doing Own the end-to-end supply chain planning process for all hardware builds, including capacity planning, material planning, demand/supply matching, and production scheduling. Ensure on-time delivery across all builds through structured buffers, lead‑time modeling, and proactive risk mitigation. Build and implement standardized planning processes across multiple sites and product lines. Oversee planning for both core hardware infrastructure and expanding IT equipment requirements. Procurement & Purchasing Management Lead the procurement function responsible for all purchase order (PO) execution, supplier confirmation, expediting, and PO lifecycle management. Ensure timely PO issuance and compliance with financial controls through close partnership with Finance. Drive supplier performance across cost, delivery, and quality in coordination with Strategic Sourcing. Build Schedule & Inventory Oversight Own daily and weekly build schedule reviews with internal teams and contract manufacturers. Ensure appropriate inventory levels, safety stocks, and buffers across global locations. Monitor inventory accuracy, reconcile discrepancies, and support cycle‑count and audit processes. Collaborate closely with TPMs and Engineering teams on BOM changes, configuration updates, and new material introductions (NPI). Ensure planning and procurement processes adapt rapidly to engineering updates and configuration shifts. Align cross‑functional teams to prevent material shortages, schedule slips, or build interruptions. Operational Rhythm & Cross‑Functional Leadership Establish and maintain a rigorous operational cadence, including S&OP, supply reviews, build meetings, and escalation forums. Partner with Supply Chain Analytics to integrate forecasts, dashboards, and supply visibility into execution workflows. Work closely with Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Quality, TPMs, and Data Center Run teams to ensure execution meets company goals. Risk Management & Continuous Improvement Identify supply risks (capacity constraints, inventory gaps, supplier limitations) and drive early mitigation plans. Implement and track KPIs across service levels, supplier performance, inventory turns, and schedule adherence. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and reduce supply‑related delays. About You 12+ years of experience in supply chain planning, procurement, production control, or hardware operations. Deep expertise with MRP/ERP systems, advanced planning tools, and build scheduling environments. Experience leading global planning or procurement teams in hardware, semiconductors, infrastructure, manufacturing, or high‑tech industries. Proven success improving on‑time delivery, inventory performance, and supplier execution. Strong analytical, communication, and cross‑functional leadership skills. Experience supporting rapid growth in hardware‑centric or AI/cloud infrastructure environments is highly desirable. Familiarity with forecasting, control‑tower programs, and advanced planning tools (e.g., Kinaxis, O9, Anaplan, SAP IBP). Experience coordinating with TPMs on BOM management and configuration control. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business, or related field. What we can offer you At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core. Highly competitive US executive compensation package (base + bonus + equity), with performance reviews every 12 months. Join one of the fastest‑growing AI infrastructure companies — your chance to build and scale a world‑class supply chain organization powering next‑generation AI workloads. ✨ Expect a dynamic progression path with executive‑level impact. Shape global planning strategy, strengthen supplier ecosystems, and drive operational excellence at hyperscale — always with our full support. Human‑First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio‑economic backgrounds. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role. For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here. The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job‑related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation. Salary Range $200 - $350 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr