Senior Hardware Buyer

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a Senior Hardware Buyer to lead the hardware sourcing strategy for Proton’s infrastructure, focusing on compute, storage and network equipment. You will build and scale a procurement function that enables low lead time, high agility, and low CAPEX cost, while ensuring Proton stays ahead of market shifts in component availability, vendor strategy, and technology evolution.

This role is both strategic and hands‑on. You will own key supplier relationships, drive critical negotiations, and establish a new procurement and support model that supports rapid growth without adding unnecessary complexity.

What you will do

• Strategic sourcing & negotiation: Lead end‑to‑end negotiations with ODMs, OEMs, white‑box suppliers, Tier‑1 semiconductor and hardware vendors. Secure volume discounts, favorable terms and conditions, and priority capacity allocation during market shortages.
• Supply chain resilience:...