About Fluidstack

At Fluidstack we build the compute data centers and power that will fuel artificial superintelligence. We supply GWs of compute capabilities to the worlds biggest AI Labs at industry-defining speeds.

Our team is small fast and obsessed with quality. We own outcomes end-to-end challenge assumptions and treat our customers problems as our own. No task is beneath anyone here.

There are a few thousand people who will shape the trajectory of superintelligence. Come and be one of them.

About the role

Manufacturing Category Manager will assist with the standing up of the manufacturing facility with capex purchase. Partner with strategic sourcing for a procurement strategy for indirect spend categories including raw materials. Rollout and track and inventory strategy to meet assembly line performance needs. Assist with the MRO (maintenance repair & operations) capital equipment contract services and packaging for the facility. This role partners cross-functionally with Supply Chain Manufacturing Finance and Engineering.

About the Role

Category Strategy & Sourcing

Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with manufacturing roadmaps.

Lead supplier selection and assist with contract negotiations

Analyze spend data market dynamics and cost drivers

Supplier Relationship Management

Manage strategic manufacturing supplier relationships including quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and KPI scorecards.

Drive supplier development programs to improve quality delivery responsiveness and total cost of ownership.

Lead dual-source and alternate-source qualification activities in partnership with Engineering and Quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and R&D to support new product introduction (NPI)

Collaborate with Finance on budgeting forecasting inventory and variance reporting for managed categories.

Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for plant operations and MRO programs.

Data & Continuous Improvement

Leverage ERP e-procurement and analytics tools to drive data-driven decision making.

Rollout Manufacturing KPI to measure performance using AI tooling

Maintain accurate spend contract and supplier data in procurement systems.

What Youll Do

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or Finace.

Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable cost savings and supply chain improvements.

Strong negotiation skills with experience.

Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP Oracle or equivalent) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Solid understanding of manufacturing processes BOM structures and total cost of ownership modeling.

Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with lean manufacturing Six Sigma or supplier development programs.

Familiarity with e-sourcing platforms (Ariba Coupa Jaggaer).

Exposure to global sourcing import/export compliance and multi-currency contracting.

Advanced degree (MBA or MS) in a relevant field.

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $130000 to $180000 per year depending on experience skills qualifications and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.

Additional benefits include:

• Competitive total compensation package (salary equity)

• Retirement or pension plan in line with local norms

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Generous PTO policy in line with local norms

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

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Required Experience:

Manager