About Fluidstack
Fluidstack is the AI Cloud Platform. We build GPU supercomputers for top AI labs, governments, and enterprises. Our customers include Mistral, Poolside, Black Forest Labs, Meta, and more.
Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on providing a world class supercomputing experience. We put our customers first in everything we do, working hard to not just win the sale, but to win repeated business and customer referrals.
We hold ourselves and each other to high standards. We expect you to care deeply about the work you do, the products you build, and the experience our customers have in every interaction with us.
You must work hard, take ownership from inception to delivery, and approach every problem with an open mind and a positive attitude. We value effectiveness, competence, and a growth mindset.
About the Role
The Principal Equipment Procurement Manager will manage all aspects of the equipment and systems required to build the world’s fastest GPU data centers, on time and under budget. Partnering with engineering leads, you will turn technical specifications into actionable sourcing plans and strong supplier relationships.
Focus
Deep category knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and controls equipment (e.g. chillers, switchgear, UPS, PDUs).
Strong track record negotiating complex contracts with OEMs and suppliers, including price, lead times, and performance SLAs.
Experience managing FATs, witness testing, and coordination with engineering and quality teams.
Proficient in global trade mechanics: Incoterms, tariffs, bonded warehouses, and FTZ operations.
Skilled in risk management across supply chain disruptions, dual sourcing, and commodity volatility.
Hands-on experience with ERP, procurement platforms (SAP, Coupa), and data tools (Excel, Power BI).
Strong understanding of CapEx planning, BOM cost modeling, and inventory turn optimization.
Familiar with compliance standards and technical certifications (UL, CE, ISO) for critical infrastructure equipment.
Ability to manage vendor performance KPIs (e.g. cost/MW, DPPM) across multiple large-scale deployments.
Prior experience supporting hyperscale data center builds or high-reliability industrial environments.
About You
10 + years procurement for hyperscale data center, semiconductor or industrial-equipment programs.
Demonstrated success closing large data center equipment contracts and aligning supplier incentives.
Strong grasp of Incoterms, tariff regimes, bonded-warehouse and free-trade-zone mechanics.
Fluent in Sheets/Excel modelling; ERP and analytics tools (Coupa, SAP, Power BI).
Benefits
Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.
Fluidstack is remote first, but has offices in key hubs. For all other locations, we provide access to WeWork.