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Senior Hardware Buyer(m/w/x)

Genf, Zürich
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Negotiating hardware contracts with ODMs/OEMs for privacy tech, securing volume discounts and priority allocation. Direct sourcing expertise with infrastructure suppliers and understanding of wafer capacity required. Remote work up to 30%, flexible hours, and provided lunch.

Requirements

  • Direct sourcing expertise with ODMs, OEMs, infrastructure suppliers, memory, CPU, RAM, drive manufacturers
  • Understanding of wafer capacity, yield rates, lead times
  • Scale-up experience for high-growth technology companies
  • Managing hardware orders from $1M to $100M+
  • Negotiation mastery for complex deals under pressure
  • Challenging vendors on pricing and terms
  • Data-driven decision making for purchasing
  • Analyzing market trends, pricing indices, inventory levels
  • Strong ownership mindset for procurement outcomes
  • Exceptional communication skills for stakeholders
  • Translating technical constraints into business value
  • OCP (Open Compute Project) knowledge
  • Leveraging OCP standards for custom hardware
  • Security-centric procurement for distributed infrastructure
  • Data Center infrastructure background
  • Experience with hyperscale data center deployments
  • Colocation provider negotiations
  • Global logistics experience for hardware shipments
  • Familiarity with international trade compliance and customs

Tasks

  • Lead end-to-end negotiations with ODMs, OEMs, and hardware vendors
  • Secure volume discounts and favorable terms
  • Ensure priority capacity allocation during market shortages
  • Build a diversified supplier network
  • Mitigate geopolitical and logistical risks
  • Develop contingency plans for critical components
  • Build strategic partnerships with senior vendor levels
  • Act as primary liaison between Proton’s engineering and vendor roadmaps
  • Audit and overhaul existing procurement workflows
  • Implement data-driven models for cost, availability, and quality
  • Optimize purchasing efficiency and velocity
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams
  • Define hardware specifications
  • Validate technical requirements
  • Ensure compliance with Proton’s processes and standards

Work Experience

  • approx. 4 - 6 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote work up to 30%

Modern Equipment

  • Company-provided devices and software

Free or Subsidized Food

  • Provided lunch and snacks

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Transport cost subsidies

Additional Allowances

  • Bike allowance
  • Conference and event attendance

Parking & Commuter Benefits

  • Parking spaces

Competitive Pay

  • Stock options

Learning & Development

  • Training programs
  • Continual learning opportunities

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Wellness programs

Retirement Plans

  • Retirement savings options

More Vacation Days

  • Generous vacation and leave policies
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