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Senior Hardware Sourcer II

DigitalOcean
Location
Seattle
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Physical Infrastructure
Salary
$106,400.00 - $133,000.00
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
  • Minimum of 5 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor management, focusing on Data Center hardware or technology categories
  • Demonstrated negotiation, problem solving, and leadership skills
  • Proficiency with procurement systems (e.g., Oracle, Procure-to-Pay, ERP), Excel, and data-driven supplier performance tracking
  • Exceptional written/verbal communication and sharp analytical problem-solving abilities
  • Strong understanding of procurement processes and strategy
What the job really is

As a Senior Hardware Sourcer II at DigitalOcean, you will manage the end-to-end sourcing operations for global data center hardware. Your responsibilities include sourcing and managing supplier relationships, negotiating terms, and ensuring timely deliveries while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to support large-scale hardware deployments.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary range of $106,400.00 - $133,000.00
  • Potential for a bonus based on company and individual performance
  • Equity compensation including grants upon hire and participation in Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
  • Flexible time off policy
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options beyond hybrid
  • Salary range provided, but no details on bonus structure or equity compensation specifics
  • Focus on data center hardware may limit exposure to other technology areas
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