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# Hardware Sourcer II

- **Company:** DigitalOcean, LLC
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $106,400.0 - $133,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Oracle (Applications), Procurement Software, Data Analytics, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/digitalocean/senior-hardware-sourcer-ii

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
 * Experience: Minimum of 5 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor management, focus 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
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

## Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Hardware and Software Procurement, the Hardware Procurement - Senior Sourcer II, will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, optimize lead times and costs, and ensure timely deliveries across various hardware categories. The role will work closely with internal business units and external partners to support large-scale hardware deployments., * Source, vet, and manage long-term relationships with global and domestic hardware suppliers.

 * Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and service level agreements (SLAs) in conjunction with the Legal Team.
 * Develop and execute Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Request for Quotations (RFQs) to ensure competitive pricing.
 * Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships to create a collaborative environment focused on delivering services and material on-time. Communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies among internal stakeholders
 * Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate a strategic sourcing plan that identifies new/suitable suppliers, optimizes cost models and proactively ensures continuity of supply based on upcoming new product introduction campaign requirements.


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