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# IT Hardware Procurement Manager (HPC Infrastructure) - Sussex, On Site

- **Company:** Arden Resourcing Limited
- **Location:** Burgess Hill, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microprocessors, Networking Hardware, Open Source Technology, Procurement Software, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), High Performance Computing, Computer Network Technologies, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-C77A7ED502F920D73A/

## About the Role

* 5+ years' experience within IT procurement, strategic sourcing etc
 * Strong experience purchasing enterprise IT infrastructure and hardware solutions
 * Knowledge of servers, GPU/CPU technologies, storage, and networking hardware
 * Proven supplier and contract negotiation experience
 * Strong commercial and financial acumen including TCO analysis
 * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
 * Ability to manage multiple projects and supplier relationships simultaneously
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Desirable Skills

 * Experience within technology, engineering, semiconductor, or energy sectors
 * Exposure to HPC environments or high-performance infrastructure procurement
 * Knowledge of open-source licensing and software models
 * Supply chain or procurement certifications such as CPSM or CSCP

## Description

Our ambitious and technology-driven client is seeking an experienced IT Hardware Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing and commercial management of high-performance computing infrastructure and enterprise hardware technologies.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional with strong experience purchasing enterprise IT infrastructure, servers, GPU/CPU hardware, storage, and networking technologies within a fast-paced global environment., * Lead procurement and sourcing activities for HPC and enterprise IT infrastructure hardware

 * Manage purchasing of servers, GPUs, CPUs, storage, networking, and related technologies
 * Develop sourcing strategies and category plans aligned to business requirements
 * Run RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and cost optimisation initiatives
 * Build and manage strategic relationships with technology vendors and suppliers
 * Negotiate pricing, SLAs, commercial terms, and contract renewals
 * Support CAPEX/OPEX budgeting and infrastructure spend planning
 * Raise and manage purchase orders for hardware procurement activities
 * Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to support procurement strategy
 * Work closely with IT, engineering, finance, and operational stakeholders globally


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