Category Sourcing Manager, Data Center Infrastructure; Power & Cooling

Category Sourcing Manager, Data Center Infrastructure (Power & Cooling)

Bellevue Office, Sunset Corporate Campus

Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We’re looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.

The Sourcing Manager for Power & Cooling (PAC) is responsible for the strategic procurement of critical infrastructure that accelerates prefabricated datacenter production and deployment. You will lead the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for complex mechanical and electrical systems—including UPS, switch gear, generators, chillers, and liquid cooling solutions. This role requires a blend of technical aptitude, commercial acumen, and the ability to navigate a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

Location: This role is office based at our Bellevue, Washington office.

• Strategic Category Management: Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies for PAC categories to ensure continuity of supply and support rapid capacity expansion.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Strong relationship with the providers in the ecosystem including UPS Systems, Switchgear, ATS, Lithium-ion Batteries, Transformers, PDU, Generators, CRAH/CRAC Units, Cooling Towers, Chillers, Heat Exchangers, Liquid Cooling, Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx).
• Technical
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Engineering and deployment teams to influence design-for-cost and evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., direct-to-chip cooling, hydrogen fuel cells). Act as the primary commercial point of contact for key OEMs, joint innovation roadmaps.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and manage supply chain vulnerabilities, including lead-time fluctuations, geopolitical risks, and material shortages.
• Sustainability Integration: Drive the sourcing of energy-efficient equipment and circular economy initiatives.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical), Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, specifically within data center infrastructure or heavy industrial equipment.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of electrical power distribution (High/Medium Voltage) and mechanical cooling architectures (Chilled Water, DX, Evaporative).
• Negotiation
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven track record of negotiating $100M+ global contracts with complex terms and conditions. Prior experience at a major cloud provider or large-scale colocation provider.

• Advanced Degree: MBA or Master’s in Engineering or Supply Chain.
• Global Exposure: Experience managing international supply chains and navigating regional regulatory requirements (e.g., CE, UL, APAC/EMEA standards).
• NPI Expertise: Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), bringing prototype power or cooling technologies from pilot to global scale.
• Data Proficiency: Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract insights using tools like SQL, Tableau, or Advanced Excel.

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.

In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 15 paid company holidays per year

Compensation

$130,830 - $165,530 USD

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