Category Manager- HPC Infrastructure

Position Category Manager – HPC Infrastructure – responsible for defining and executing the global sourcing, procurement, and supply chain strategy for high‑performance computing and AI data center infrastructure, including GPUs, accelerators, compute systems, rack‑scale solutions, high‑speed networking and large‑scale storage architectures. Key Responsibilities Own and drive the global category management strategy for HPC infrastructure, covering GPU platforms, compute systems, rack‑scale solutions, networking and storage. Lead technology road mapping and market intelligence to secure early access to next‑generation infrastructure technologies. Design and execute supply chain strategies for highly constrained, long lead‑time components such as GPUs, networking silicon, optics, storage media and power. Manage and optimize annual category spend of $500M–$1B+, ensuring cost efficiency, scalability, continuity of supply and aggressive growth. Lead the full source‑to‑contract lifecycle: market intelligence, supplier analysis, segmentation, dual/multi‑source strategies, RFP/RFQ execution, commercial structuring, negotiations and contract development. Develop and maintain should‑cost models, TCO analyses and competitive benchmarks across compute, networking, storage and rack‑level solutions. Support rapid‑scale deployments by aligning procurement strategies with container‑level and rack‑scale build requirements, factory integration, testing and logistics. Partner closely with engineering, infrastructure, architecture, data center design, finance, legal and operations to align sourcing strategies with technical roadmaps, capacity planning and deployment timelines. Identify, assess and mitigate supply, capacity, geopolitical and technology risks, including vendor concentration, roadmap dependencies, allocation constraints and macroeconomic impacts. Secure capacity commitments, allocation agreements and strategic supply assurances with key suppliers. Drive supplier performance management, delivery assurance, quality, capacity, innovation alignment and roadmap transparency. Influence suppliers to co‑invest in next‑generation infrastructure, advanced cooling and performance‑optimized designs. Operate effectively in highly complex, multi‑entity global environments, coordinating across regions, business units and legal entities. Provide executive‑level insights on market conditions, supply risks and technology inflection points. Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business or related field. 8–10 years of category management, strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain management experience. Proven experience managing large‑scale infrastructure spend ($500M–$1B+). Deep understanding of HPC and AI data center infrastructure, including GPUs/accelerators, compute platforms, networking, storage systems and rack‑scale designs. Strong background in supply chain strategy for long lead‑time, high‑demand hardware. Demonstrated ability to lead complex, high‑stakes commercial negotiations and execute enterprise‑level contracts. Experience operating in fast‑paced, high‑growth, dynamic environments. Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and executive‑level influence. Preferred Qualifications Category management or supply chain certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPM, CIPS or equivalent). Experience supporting hyperscale, AI, cloud or HPC infrastructure deployments. Familiarity with latest‑generation GPU ecosystems, interconnect technologies and advanced cooling architectures. Proven success working within matrixed, multi‑entity or global organizations. Strong analytical capabilities, including cost modeling, benchmarking, market intelligence and capacity forecasting. Benefits & Perks Company‑paid lunch stipend via GrubHub. 100% employer‑paid medical (high deductible health plan), dental and vision for employees and their families. 16 weeks paid parental leave. Employee Assistance Program. Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability. 401(k) with 100% match up to 6% of contributions. Optional employee‑paid benefits: PPO insurance, Health Savings Account (company contribution), Flexible Spending Accounts, supplemental life insurance, Wellhub. 25 days paid time off plus 12 company holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer NorthMark Strategies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. The firm also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr NorthMark Strategies LLC