Compute Procurement Lead (AI)

TL;DR

Compute Procurement Lead (AI): Sourcing and securing global GPU capacity for a high-growth AI infrastructure platform with an accent on technical evaluation, commercial negotiation, and supply chain management. Focus on building a robust pipeline of compute resources, managing relationships with hyperscalers and chip vendors, and driving multi-billion dollar procurement strategies.

Location: Must be based in the US (Remote or San Francisco, CA)

Company

hirify.global is a $1.5B startup building the liquidity layer for global AI compute by providing early-stage startups access to scaled AI infrastructure.

What you will do

• Secure global GPU capacity across neoclouds, hyperscalers, and data centers.
• Manage strategic relationships with chip vendors like NVIDIA, OEMs, and colocation operators.
• Perform deep technical evaluations of hardware, power, cooling, and network topology.
• Negotiate complex commercial terms, pricing, and SLAs for multi-billion dollar compute spend.
• Conduct in-person site evaluations to verify deployment readiness and operational competence.
• Develop and defend a market thesis on compute supply, pricing trends, and platform transitions.

Requirements

• Must be based in the US with willingness to travel internationally on short notice.
• Deep fluency in GPU hardware, racks, interconnect fabric, power, and cooling systems.
• Proven track record in sourcing scarce hardware or capacity and high-stakes commercial negotiation.
• Strong market instinct with the ability to analyze pricing trends and unit economics.
• Experience with neocloud/hyperscaler capacity planning or data center operations.
• Ability to thrive in a lean, high-trust team with significant autonomy.

Nice to have

• Experience managing allocation and forecasting directly with chip vendors or tier-1 OEMs.
• Background in commodity or energy markets involving physical delivery and price discovery.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct access to leadership and genuine ownership over procurement outcomes.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Unlimited PTO policy.
• Opportunity to work on a critical edge of the global AI infrastructure market.