Data Center Strategic Sourcing Lead
TLDR
Lead end-to-end sourcing of data center hardware and fiber to scale AI infrastructure, aligning procurement with engineering roadmaps and global supply chain resilience.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing strategies for critical data center infrastructure including compute hardware, networking equipment, fiber, and related IT systems.
- Drive commercial negotiations, master service agreements, and vendor contracts to ensure favorable terms and long-term supply stability.
- Develop and execute global procurement and inventory strategies, including warehousing, logistics, buffer stock, and distribution planning.
- Partner with engineering and demand planning teams to translate technical roadmaps into accurate hardware forecasts and procurement pipelines.
- Monitor global supply chain risks and constraints, proactively developing contingency plans to mitigate delays and shortages.
- Optimize cost efficiency of large-scale infrastructure spend while maintaining performance, reliability, and availability requirements.
- Establish vendor management frameworks, including warranty tracking, RMA processes, and performance evaluation of suppliers.
- Ensure third-party partners and data center providers comply with technical specifications and contractual procurement requirements.
- 7+ years of experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or infrastructure supply chain roles.
- Strong experience with data center hardware such as servers, switches, routers, fiber, PDUs, and related infrastructure components.
- Proven ability to develop forecasting, demand planning, and procurement strategies for large-scale infrastructure deployments.
- Experience negotiating complex vendor agreements, including MSAs, pricing structures, and long-term supply contracts.
- Strong understanding of global logistics, inventory management, and supply chain risk mitigation strategies.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, translating engineering requirements into procurement execution plans.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in data center construction, hyperscale infrastructure, or high-performance computing environments is a strong plus.
- Competitive annual salary up to $435,000 depending on experience and location
- Equity participation and long-term incentive opportunities
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement benefits including 401(k) plan
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements with in-office collaboration expectations
- Generous paid time off, parental leave, and wellbeing support programs
- Opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure powering advanced AI systems
- Exposure to global supply chains, strategic procurement, and hyperscale infrastructure programs.
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Benefits:
Benefits
Equity Compensation
Equity participation and long-term incentive opportunities
Flexible Work Hours
Flexible hybrid work arrangements with in-office collaboration expectations
Health Insurance
Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
Supply chain and infrastructure exposure
Exposure to global supply chains, strategic procurement, and hyperscale infrastructure programs.
Paid Time Off
Generous paid time off, parental leave, and wellbeing support programs
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- Founded
- Founded 2020
- Employees
- 11-50 employees
- Industry
- Professional Services