Senior Hardware Buyer

Proton

Paris, France
On-site
Direct negotiation with odms and oems
Experience scaling hardware procurement processes
Knowledge of wafer capacity and lead times
Proton is a profitable company dedicated to providing free and open-source technology to ensure access to privacy, security, and freedom online

Job Summary

  • Proton is a profitable company dedicated to providing free and open-source technology to ensure access to privacy, security, and freedom online.
  • The role involves leading end-to-end negotiations with semiconductor and hardware vendors to secure volume discounts and priority capacity allocation.
  • Candidates must demonstrate success in scaling hardware procurement for high-growth technology companies managing orders ranging from $1M to $100M+.

Matching Summary

Proton is a profitable company dedicated to providing free and open-source technology to ensure access to privacy, security, and freedom online.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct negotiation with ODMs and OEMs
  • Experience scaling hardware procurement processes
  • Knowledge of wafer capacity and lead times
  • Data-driven decision making on market trends
  • Strategic vendor relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • OCP (Open Compute Project) knowledge
  • Supply-chain security for privacy-focused environments
  • Large-to-hyperscale data center deployment experience
  • Colocation provider negotiation experience

Key Requirements

  • Proven track record of direct sourcing from manufacturers
  • Demonstrated success in scaling procurement for tech companies
  • Ability to analyze market trends and pricing indices

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