Commodity Manager – Mechanical

FluidStack

. Own multi-year commodity strategies for mechanical and cooling equipment categories, including chillers, coolant distribution units, air handlers, pumps, piping, and heat rejection .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $155,000 - $199,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing commodity strategies for mechanical and HVAC equipment, including negotiation of complex supply agreements and supplier performance tracking. Proficient in using market data for pricing strategies and experienced in ERP and procurement platforms.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commodity Strategy DevelopmentSupplier NegotiationShould-Cost Model CreationSupplier Performance TrackingERP and Procurement Platforms

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Hard Skills

Commodity StrategyShould-Cost ModelsSupplier NegotiationRFI ProcessRFQ ProcessRFP ProcessSupplier ScorecardsMarket Data AnalysisMechanical EngineeringLiquid Cooling Systems

Tools & Technologies

SAPOracleAribaCoupa

Industry Keywords

HVAC EquipmentMechanical EquipmentSupply AgreementsManufacturing CapacityCost-Down CommitmentsGeographic DiversificationData Center InfrastructureHyperscale Infrastructure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own multi-year commodity strategies for mechanical and cooling equipment categories, including chillers, coolant distribution units, air handlers, pumps, piping, and heat rejection
Build should-cost models and manage supplier negotiations
Secure manufacturing capacity and lead times for long-lead mechanical equipment
Lock slot reservations and delivery schedules against the forward build pipeline
Negotiate and execute Master Supply Agreements, Long-Term Agreements, and pricing amendments
Coordinate with Legal and Finance on price reviews, escalation clauses, and cost-down commitments
Run Quarterly Business Reviews and supplier scorecards
Track quality, on-time delivery, cost, and supplier responsiveness
Build dual-source and geographic diversification plans to reduce single-source risk
Partner with Mechanical Engineering on specifications, standardization, and design-for-cost decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience building and owning commodity strategies for mechanical or HVAC equipment such as chillers, air handlers, pumps, or liquid cooling systems
Experience developing should-cost models that withstand supplier pushback
Experience negotiating complex, multi-year supply agreements and capacity reservations with mechanical OEMs across global markets
Ability to use steel, copper, and refrigerant market data to structure escalation terms and anticipate pricing swings
Experience running RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes end to end, from supplier qualification through contract signature
Experience tracking supplier performance with scorecards covering quality, on-time delivery, and cost
Experience using ERP and procurement platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or equivalent
Mechanical engineering background, liquid cooling exposure, or sourcing experience in data center or hyperscale infrastructure environments is a bonus
Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary range of $155K–$199K
Equity for all full-time roles
Benefits
Meaningful equity, potentially including restricted stock units
Pay equity and compensation transparency
Compensation discussions welcomed
Potential adjusted terms for outstanding candidates