Senior Technical Sourcing Manager, Optics and Switches

Job requirements

• 7+ years of experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or category management, with direct experience sourcing networking hardware from a major switch OEM and/or ODM.

• Proven track record sourcing switching/optics hardware in a data center, hyperscale, cloud, or AI/HPC environment.

• Deep understanding of switch architectures (ToR/leaf/spine), optical transceivers (SFP/QSFP), and DAC/AOC cabling, including relevant standards and interoperability.

• Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing high-value vendor relationships.

• Battle-tested experience navigating supply-constrained/allocation-based markets and building mitigation strategies that actually work.

• Sharp analytical instincts — comfortable building cost models, TCO analyses, and forecasts under pressure.

• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills; equally at home with network engineering, operations, finance, and legal.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Existing relationships with major switch/optics vendors and ODM/whitebox suppliers.

• Experience sourcing for AI/HPC infrastructure at scale.

• Deep familiarity with data center commissioning timelines and how network hardware delivery integrates with provisioning and rack integration schedules.

Job responsibilities

• Own switch and optics sourcing relationships end-to-end: commercial negotiations, pricing, quoting, contracting, and account governance.

• Drive sourcing and procurement of top-of-rack, leaf, and spine switching, optical transceivers, and DAC/AOC cabling for general data center networking.

• Stay ahead of a tightening supply market: track switch silicon, optics, and component allocation, and get out in front of shortages before they become blockers.

• Partner directly with Network Engineering, Data Center Operations, and Program Management to keep sourcing timelines locked in step with build and go-live milestones.

• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, cost modeling, and total-cost-of-ownership analysis for switching and optics programs.

• Negotiate master purchase agreements, pricing schedules, SLAs, and support/maintenance contracts that protect IREN's speed and margins.

• Track switch and optics vendor and ODM/whitebox roadmaps closely and shape sourcing strategy around the next generation of platforms before the market catches up.

• Own supplier performance — delivery, quality, escalations, and quarterly business reviews — and hold vendors to a standard worthy of IREN's growth.

• Build and maintain demand forecasts with capacity planning to drive purchase order timing and volume commitments.

• Hunt for cost-savings and risk-mitigation opportunities: dual-sourcing, strategic buys, contract restructuring — anything that gives IREN an edge.

Job benefits

• The expected base salary for this role USD$200,000-250,000/annum. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.

• Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.

• Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, equity (long-term incentive).

• Relocation or Living-out-allowance / per diem (as appliable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

• 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Access to financial planning and legal services

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Internal skills training and advancement pathways

• Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training

• Company events and team-building activities