Materials Manager, Compute & Storage

Post Date

Jul 30, 2026

Location

New York,
New York

ZIP/Postal Code

10017
US
Oct 08, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Purchasing

Req #

DGW-84129197-9afa-4c4d-89a8-8c3702c22d37

Pay Rate

$68 - $85 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager for a leading AI infrastructure client. This individual will own strategic sourcing and supplier management for critical compute infrastructure, including GPU servers, storage solutions, and key hardware components that power large-scale AI deployments. The ideal candidate will negotiate with OEMs and ODMs, secure long-term supply capacity, develop dual-sourcing strategies, and drive supplier performance through data-driven metrics. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, has deep knowledge of hardware procurement and supply chain strategy, and wants to play a direct role in building next-generation AI infrastructure at unprecedented scale.

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Required Skills & Experience

- 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or category management
- 3-5+ years of direct experience sourcing compute infrastructure, including servers, GPUs, storage systems, or data center hardware
- Experience negotiating directly with OEMs and/or ODMs for hardware procurement
- Proven track record securing supply allocation, capacity, or long-lead hardware during constrained market conditions
- Experience owning a hardware sourcing category end-to-end, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and delivery
- Strong supplier performance management experience using KPIs, scorecards, and operational metrics

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- GPU and accelerator sourcing experience
- Direct ODM engagement experience
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling
- Import and trade compliance knowledge
- Experience supporting hyperscale, cloud, AI, HPC, or large-scale data center deployments
- Experience building dual-source strategies for critical hardware components
- Deep understanding of server, storage, and node-level hardware cost structures

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.