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Armada · 5 hours ago

Category Sourcing Manager, Data Center Infrastructure (Power & Cooling)

Bellevue Office, Sunset Corporate Campus

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$131K/yr - $166K/yr

5+ years exp

Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas. They are seeking a Sourcing Manager for Power & Cooling to lead the strategic procurement of critical infrastructure and manage supplier relationships to support rapid capacity expansion.

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Senior Management

Responsibilities

Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies for PAC categories to ensure continuity of supply and support rapid capacity expansion

Strong relationship with the providers in the ecosystem including UPS Systems, Switchgear, ATS, Lithium-ion Batteries, Transformers, PDU, Generators, CRAH/CRAC Units, Cooling Towers, Chillers, Heat Exchangers, Liquid Cooling, Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx)

Partner with Engineering and deployment teams to influence design-for-cost and evaluate emerging technologies in (e.g., direct-to-chip cooling, hydrogen fuel cells). Act as the primary commercial point of contact for key OEMs, joint innovation roadmaps

Identify and manage supply chain vulnerabilities, including lead-time fluctuations, geopolitical risks, and material shortages

Drive the sourcing of energy-efficient equipment and circular economy initiatives

Qualification

Strategic sourcingElectrical power distributionMechanical cooling architecturesNegotiation skillsSupply chain managementData center infrastructureNew Product IntroductionAnalytical skillsCollaborationProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical), Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field

5+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, specifically within data center infrastructure or heavy industrial equipment

Deep understanding of electrical power distribution (High/Medium Voltage) and mechanical cooling architectures (Chilled Water, DX, Evaporative)

Proven track record of negotiating $100M+ global contracts with complex terms and conditions

Prior experience at a major cloud provider or large-scale colocation provider

Preferred

MBA or Master's in Engineering or Supply Chain

Experience managing international supply chains and navigating regional regulatory requirements (e.g., CE, UL, APAC/EMEA standards)

Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), bringing prototype power or cooling technologies from pilot to global scale

Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract insights using tools like SQL, Tableau, or Advanced Excel

Benefits

Competitive base salary and equity

Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)

Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)

Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

15 paid company holidays per year

Company

Armada

Armada provides modular data centers and edge compute solutions.

Founded in 2022

San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.armada.ai

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$239M

Key Investors

M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund

2025-07-24Series Unknown· $131M

2024-07-11Series Unknown· $40M

2023-12-11Series A· $55M

Leadership Team

Dan Wright

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Jonathan Runyan

Co-Founder & COO

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