The role involves managing broad sourcing operations for a global data center infrastructure. The individual will oversee the procurement of compute, networking, rack, mechanical, and cabling components while managing the supplier ecosystem. Responsibilities include negotiating commercial terms, managing supplier performance, and ensuring on-time delivery against deployment roadmaps. The position requires coordinating with engineering teams and external partners to triage issues and drive trade-off decisions. Additionally, the role entails building workflows to support benchmarking, contract analysis, and reporting.

Candidates must possess at least 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations with a background across multiple hardware categories. The role requires operational rigor, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and strong communication skills to influence cross-functional partners. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience is required. Proficiency in managing supplier performance and negotiating commercial terms is essential for success in this position.