Senior Technical Sourcing Manager, Optics and Switches

IREN

. Own switch and optics sourcing relationships end-to-end, including commercial negotiations, pricing, quoting, contracting, and account governance .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sourcing and procurement of networking hardware, including switch architectures and optical transceivers, while effectively managing vendor relationships and negotiating complex agreements. Proven ability to analyze costs and forecasts, ensuring alignment with operational timelines and strategic sourcing initiatives.

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Technical SourcingNegotiation of Commercial AgreementsVendor Relationship ManagementCost Modeling and TCO AnalysisCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Technical SourcingProcurementCost ModelingTCO AnalysisSwitch ArchitecturesOptical TransceiversDAC/AOC CablingDemand ForecastingCapacity PlanningRisk Mitigation Strategies

Soft Skills

Analytical CapabilityCollaborationNegotiation SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply ChainBachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Data CenterHyperscaleCloudAIHPCVendor ManagementSupply Chain ManagementNetwork Hardware IntegrationCommercial NegotiationsSourcing Strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDACSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own switch and optics sourcing relationships end-to-end, including commercial negotiations, pricing, quoting, contracting, and account governance
Drive sourcing and procurement of top-of-rack, leaf, and spine switching, optical transceivers, and DAC/AOC cabling
Track switch silicon, optics, and component allocation and proactively address shortages
Partner with Network Engineering, Data Center Operations, and Program Management to align sourcing timelines with build and go-live milestones
Lead RFQ/RFP processes, cost modeling, and total-cost-of-ownership analysis
Negotiate master purchase agreements, pricing schedules, SLAs, and support/maintenance contracts
Track vendor and ODM/whitebox roadmaps and shape sourcing strategy for next-generation platforms
Own supplier performance, including delivery, quality, escalations, and quarterly business reviews
Build and maintain demand forecasts and capacity planning to guide purchase order timing and volume commitments
Identify cost-savings and risk-mitigation opportunities, including dual-sourcing, strategic buys, and contract restructuring

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or category management, with direct experience sourcing networking hardware from a major switch OEM and/or ODM
Proven track record sourcing switching/optics hardware in a data center, hyperscale, cloud, or AI/HPC environment
Deep understanding of switch architectures (ToR/leaf/spine), optical transceivers (SFP/QSFP), and DAC/AOC cabling, including relevant standards and interoperability
Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing high-value vendor relationships
Experience navigating supply-constrained/allocation-based markets and building effective mitigation strategies
Analytical capability building cost models, TCO analyses, and forecasts under pressure
Cross-functional collaboration with network engineering, operations, finance, and legal
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Existing relationships with major switch/optics vendors and ODM/whitebox suppliers preferred
Experience sourcing for AI/HPC infrastructure at scale preferred
Familiarity with data center commissioning timelines and network hardware integration schedules preferred
Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance incentives
Equity programs / long-term incentive
Relocation or living-out allowance / per diem, as applicable
100% company-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees
75% company-paid coverage for dependents
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with the High Deductible Health Plan
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Financial planning and legal services
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Internal skills training and advancement pathways
Professional development for certifications, continuing education, or role-related training
Company events and team-building activities