# Sourcing Manager, Network Infrastructure

Hiring organization: [F5](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/f5)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/297f20b1-d042-4ab5-87c5-5509c2bff922

Listed on F5's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Salary: 163700 – 245500 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads end-to-end procurement for network hardware that powers a major SaaS infrastructure provider's global data center and point-of-presence expansion. It suits someone with deep sourcing expertise in hyperscale environments who can bridge engineering and procurement, negotiate complex vendor contracts, and translate capacity forecasts into acquisition strategies.

_Our summary, not F5's wording._

## Skills named

Microsoft Excel, Network Routing, Python, SQL

## Required

- 8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or contract management specializing in data center or network infrastructure
- Proven success negotiating and managing vendor contracts with OEMs and global suppliers at scale
- Working technical fluency in network hardware including switches, routers, DWDM, cabling, and NICs
- Experience structuring multi-vendor or multi-site deals and enforcing vendor SLAs
- Executive-ready communication and business acumen
- Background in hyperscale or SaaS infrastructure operations
- Understanding of how network, security, and compute capacity interact
- Analytical and modeling skills for capacity planning

## Nice to have

- Network architecture depth and understanding of hardware generations and form factors
- Proficiency with capacity planning platforms or tools beyond Excel

Apply on F5's site: https://ffive.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/f5jobs/job/Seattle/Sourcing-Manager--Network-Infrastructure_RP1038406