Job Title: Inventory Manager / Sourcing Specialist
Location: Austin, TX (100% Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months (8/28/2025 – 2/27/2026)

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience supporting R&D, product development, or engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of data centers, networking, virtualization, and server hardware.
• Proficiency with Linux (command line & scripting).
• Experience in hardware troubleshooting, port mapping, RAID levels, and cabling standards.
• Familiarity with web server and database installation (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

• Builds strong relationships with customers, partners, and vendors.
• Effective in executive-level communication and stakeholder management.
• Works cross-functionally to quickly resolve issues and keep projects on track.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  Job Types: Full-time, Contract
  Pay: $68,936.13 - $83,019.85 per year
  Work Location: On the roa

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an Inventory Manager / Sourcing Specialist to support product development initiatives by managing sourcing activities, procurement operations, and lab infrastructure support. The ideal candidate will have a unique blend of procurement expertise (hardware, software, and engineering services) along with technical knowledge of data center operations, Linux, and server infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sourcing & Procurement
• Manage sourcing activities for servers, GPUs, engineering services, software tools, and lab infrastructure.
• Execute sourcing strategies for IT categories, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.
• Analyze vendor data, contracts, pricing structures, and total spend.
• Support RFP/RFQ processes and vendor onboarding.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support lab builds and procurement timelines.
• Ensure compliance with supply chain best practices (CPSM, CSCP certifications preferred).
• Technical / Data Center Support
• Rack, build, cable, configure, and provision Intel and AMD servers.
• Deploy and troubleshoot Cisco Layer 2 networking equipment.
• Perform OS installations (Windows Server, Linux, Unix).
• Support virtualization, GPU/CPU infrastructure, and Linux scripting.
• Handle hardware quality assurance, troubleshooting, and ticket resolution.
• Assist with asset management and lab administration (including GitLab ticket handling).