Global Supply Chain Manager Full Time

Company Description

RackBank® DataCenters Pvt Ltd, established in 2013 and based in Indore, is Central India’s pioneering data center offering an array of services including Dedicated Server Hosting, Colocation. At RackBank, we are committed to delivering scalable, secure, and efficient data center solutions, empowering businesses to meet their IT and infrastructure needs seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities:

 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.

Key Requirements:

 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Technology, or a related field. MBA is

preferred.

 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, including cost optimization, compatibility, supportability, power, cooling,

lead time, and supply risk.

 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.

Preferred Candidates:

 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.