Global Sourcing Manager - Rack and Mechanicals
Molten Ventures is a British venture capital firm investing in high-growth European technology companies. It backs founders from Series A and beyond with capital, expertise, networks, and long-term support.
About Molten Ventures
Molten Ventures invests in ambitious European technology companies across areas including fintech, AI, climate, quantum, infrastructure, enterprise software, consumer applications, semiconductors, and hardware. It typically invests £2 million to £50 million at Series A or B, supporting companies with product-market fit and commercial traction. The organization also operates investment products including Molten Ventures PLC, Molten Ventures EIS, and Molten Ventures VCT, and provides portfolio engagement and sustainability support.
Skills
About the Role
You will lead sourcing strategy and supplier engagement for rack infrastructure and mechanical hardware components supporting AI infrastructure platforms. You will partner closely with engineering, supply chain and finance teams to secure best-in-class capacity, cost and delivery performance. You will translate technical product roadmaps into sourcing strategies, negotiate complex commercial agreements, and ensure resilient supply chains supporting global infrastructure deployment. You will develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies, build cost models and perform should-cost analysis, and secure supply continuity through capacity planning, supplier risk management and governance. You will conduct executive supplier business reviews and ensure supplier agreements protect long-term commercial interests.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Supply Chain or related technical field
- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or technical procurement
- Strong sourcing experience related to rack infrastructure and mechanical hardware components
- Proven track record negotiating complex supplier agreements
- Ability to translate technical product requirements into commercial sourcing strategies
- Strong financial acumen including cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Deep expertise in rack infrastructure, mechanical assemblies and data center hardware ecosystems
- Experience sourcing hardware for AI/ML or hyperscale data center infrastructure
- Strong industry relationships within mechanical manufacturing suppliers
- Experience supporting sourcing strategies in high-growth infrastructure or cloud-scale companies
Responsibilities
- Own strategic sourcing activities for rack and mechanical hardware components
- Develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies aligned with engineering roadmaps and infrastructure deployment plans
- Translate technical specifications and vendor roadmaps into sourcing strategies and negotiation frameworks
- Lead complex commercial negotiations including long-term supply agreements and capacity reservations
- Build cost models and perform should-cost analysis
- Secure supply continuity through capacity planning, supplier risk management and governance
- Conduct executive supplier business reviews
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance and Operations teams
- Ensure supplier agreements and contracts protect long-term commercial interests
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Commuter benefits
- Wellness services
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working