Procurement/inventory Manager Job at RackBank (Indore)

Job Description

This role is responsible for managing end-to-end strategic procurement of GPUs, servers, networking, storage, and data center infrastructure, ensuring cost efficiency and supply continuity. The position works closely with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to support AI infrastructure deployment, capacity planning, and data center expansion.

Job Responsibility

Manage end-to-end procurement of GPUs, servers, storage, networking hardware, racks, PDUs, cooling systems, and other data center infrastructure
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to ensure competitive pricing, quality, supply continuity, and timely delivery
Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, OEMs, manufacturers, distributors, and channel partners across domestic and global markets
Build direct manufacturer relationships to reduce intermediary dependency and improve commercial outcomes
Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and leadership teams to translate technical requirements into effective procurement decisions
Evaluate hardware based on performance, compatibility, deployment fitment, power/cooling impact, support, warranty, lead time, and total commercial value
Optimize bill-of-materials through alternative comparisons to prevent over-specification, delays, or excessive costs
Engage OEMs for customized GPU, server, storage, and infrastructure configurations aligned with business needs
Drive custom build discussions covering specifications, pricing, delivery commitments, warranty terms, and commercial feasibility
Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, contracts, logistics, lead times, and service levels
Benchmark quotations across vendors, regions, and supply channels to achieve optimal landed cost
Monitor vendor performance, delivery adherence, responsiveness, and policy compliance
Achieve cost optimization through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, volume planning, and long-term agreements
Maintain procurement documentation including RFQs, comparative analyses, purchase orders, contracts, and sourcing records
Coordinate end-to-end import processes including freight planning, customs clearance, SEZ compliance, and delivery tracking
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, import/export regulations, commercial documentation standards, and industry compliance
Track procurement KPIs using dashboards, analytics, reporting tools, and vendor performance reviews
Stay updated on market trends, supply risks, pricing movements, and alternative sourcing for GPU and data center hardware
Ensure procurement continuity during shortages, shipment delays, or pricing volatility by identifying practical alternatives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Technology, or a related field
5–8 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in AI infrastructure, GPU hardware, data center, server, cloud, telecom, or related technology domains
Strong understanding of GPU hardware, server platforms, networking equipment, storage systems, and data center infrastructure
Ability to understand technical specifications and connect them with commercial decisions
Proven experience in strategic sourcing, vendor development, supplier management, and commercial negotiations
Experience engaging with OEMs, distributors, manufacturers, and hardware supply chain partners
Exposure to global sourcing and supplier development across international markets
Strong negotiation capability covering price, payment terms, landed cost, warranty, delivery commitments, and contractual risk
Hands-on experience in import execution, shipment coordination, customs clearance, SEZ processes, documentation, and vendor follow-up
Strong ownership mindset with proactive supplier discovery, structured follow-up, and practical problem-solving ability
Commercially sharp, execution-focused, and capable of making decisions under supply constraints or fast-changing market conditions
Proficiency in ERP systems, procurement tools, comparative analysis, reporting, and advanced MS Excel

Nice to have

Prior experience in sourcing AI infrastructure, GPU servers, HPC hardware, or custom-built technology platforms
Experience working with multiple vendor channels including OEMs, distributors, brokers, and direct manufacturers
Ability to balance technical understanding with commercial judgment and negotiation discipline
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where sourcing decisions directly impact infrastructure readiness and business growth
MBA is preferred

What we offer

Be part of a high-trust, ownership-driven work culture
Gain exposure to real-world infrastructure operations and decision-making
Grow with the organization as we expand our data center footprint
Freedom to take initiative and own outcomes, not just tasks
Make a meaningful impact in building India’s digital infrastructure backbone

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