Ph3Purpose of the role /h3 pWe 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. /p pThis 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. /p h3What you will do /h3 ul liStrategic 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. /li liSupply chain resilience: Build a robust, diversified supplier network to mitigate geopolitical and logistical risks. In partnership with the Infrastructure team, develop contingency plans for critical components to ensure uninterrupted operations. /li liVendor relationship management: Move beyond transactional interactions to build deep, strategic partnerships at senior vendor level. Act as the primary liaison between Proton’s engineering needs and vendor roadmaps. /li liProcess optimisation: Audit and overhaul existing procurement workflows. Implement data‑driven models on cost, availability and quality to optimise purchasing efficiency and velocity. /li liCross‑functional leadership: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Finance and Legal teams to define hardware specifications, validate technical requirements, and ensure compliance with Proton’s processes and strict security and privacy standards. /li /ul h3We need you to have /h3 ul liDirect sourcing expertise: Proven track record of direct negotiation and contracting not only from ODMs, OEMs and white‑box infrastructure suppliers but also with memory, CPU, RAM and drive manufacturers. Understand the nuances of wafer capacity, yield rates and lead times. /li liScale‑up experience: Demonstrated success in scaling hardware procurement process and team for high‑growth technology companies, managing orders ranging from $1M to $100M+. /li liNegotiation mastery: A reputation for closing complex deals under pressure. Comfortable challenging vendors on pricing and terms to achieve the best possible outcome for Proton. /li liData‑driven decision making: Ability to analyse market trends, pricing indices and inventory levels to make strategic proactive purchasing decisions. /li liStrong ownership mindset: Treat every dollar spent as your own. Take full responsibility for procurement outcomes and do not accept “that’s how it’s always been done” as an excuse. /li liCommunication skills: Exceptional ability to translate technical hardware and market constraints into business value for executive stakeholders. /li /ul h3Bonus Points For /h3 ul liOCP (Open Compute Project) knowledge: Deep familiarity with OCP specifications, ecosystem partners and the ability to leverage OCP standards for custom hardware solutions. /li liSecurity‑centric procurement: Familiarity with supply‑chain security for procurement of privacy‑focused, security‑sensitive distributed infrastructure environments. /li liData Centre infrastructure background: Experience with large‑to‑hyperscale data centre deployments or colocation provider negotiations (e.g., Equinix, Digital Realty). /li liGlobal logistics experience: Familiarity with international trade compliance, customs and logistics for hardware shipments across EU, US and APAC regions. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liOffice First: Collaboration is easier and more effective in person; offices in Geneva, Zurich, Prague, Barcelona, Paris, London, Vilnius, Skopje and Taipei, with up to 30% remote work. /li liTechnology: Provide all devices and software needed to excel in the role. /li liFood: Lunch and snacks provided at offices daily. /li liTransport: Support for transport costs through subsidising public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces based on office location. /li liStock Options: All employees receive stock options when they join. /li liFlexible Working: Define own working hours as long as team meetings are respected. /li liLearning and Development: Commitment to professional growth via training programs, conferences, events and continual learning. /li liEmployee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation and leave policies and wellness programmes. /li liWork that Matters: Community‑first organisation with user‑subscription revenue; over 100 million people trust Proton. /li /ul h3Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion /h3 pAt Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability or socio‑economic background, feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected. /p h3Candidate Privacy Notice /h3 pWhen you apply for a position, your information is stored in Greenhouse in accordance with their Service Privacy Policy. This information is used to evaluate your suitability for the posted position and retained for consideration of future roles that may align with your background and skills. If we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will delete or anonymise it. 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