AI Infrastructure Supply Chain Lead

Armada

As AI Infrastructure Supply Chain Lead, strategic architect for global AI supply chain at Armada. Leading sourcing for HPC and sovereign AI cloud platforms.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,800 - $163,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, vet, and manage Tier 1/2 OEMs and regional distributors for high-density servers, network gear, and cabling.
Drive end-to-end contract lifecycles, including Master Purchase Agreements (MPAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and complex warranty/support negotiations.
Monitor global semiconductor trends to mitigate long-lead-time risks. Support Solution Engineering by ensuring "just-in-time" inventory of mission-critical hardware (GPUs, NICs, Switches).
Partner with Systems Engineering and Architecture teams to translate technical specs into scalable, multi-year procurement roadmaps.
Oversee the procurement and delivery of integrated components, including NVIDIA Grace CPUs, NVLink, InfiniBand, and ConnectX-8 technologies.
Architect procurement workflows that satisfy stringent security, data residency, and national compliance requirements for Sovereign AI cloud deployments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical STEM field.
5+ years of experience in high-performance computing (HPC) or hyperscale datacenter procurement environments.
Deep understanding of NVIDIA Blackwell (GB200/GB300) architectures, including the performance characteristics of NVLink and NVLink Switch systems for AI training and inference.
Foundational understanding of the hardware-software stack, including operating systems, device drivers, and firmware versioning.
Ability to bridge the gap between technical engineering requirements and executive-level financial/commercial constraints.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
14 paid company holidays per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

high-density serversnetwork gearcablingMaster Purchase AgreementsService Level AgreementsNVIDIA Grace CPUsNVLinkInfiniBandConnectX-8hardware-software stack

Soft Skills

negotiationproject managementcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering