Data Center OFE Strategic Sourcing Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Drive commercial negotiations and Master Purchase Agreements for critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure such as generators, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs, and pumps.
• Audit partner procurement schedules, ensure optimal allocation, and drive cost efficiency of supply in constrained markets.
• Implement frameworks for ensuring third-party data center partners and general contractors adhere to commercial equipment terms and technical specifications.
• Develop global inventory strategy including warehousing, third-party logistics, buffer stock, and distribution models to accelerate time to market and improve availability.
• Proactively monitor global supply chain volatility (e.g., lead times for transformers, generators, and switchgear) and execute contingency plans to avoid critical project delays.
• Translate construction and capacity roadmaps into equipment forecasts and procurement pipelines.
• Partner with Finance to optimize inventory and capital deployment strategy.
• Establish efficient return, repair, and replacement workflows with OEMs to restore failed equipment quickly.
• Negotiate warranty, startup/commissioning support, and spare parts terms, and track vendor performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
• Track record of developing processes for forecasting, planning, and managing data center electrical and mechanical equipment for build-out and/or operations.
• Familiar with data center electrical and mechanical equipment (e.g., generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, batteries, chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs/CRACs, pumps, CDUs).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant domain (e.g., electrical/mechanical engineering, construction management, supply chain) or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement.
• 5+ years experience in data center or critical environment infrastructure.
• Experience working with general contractors, MEP integrators, OEMs, and equipment distributors.
• Experience working on data center construction programs.
• Familiarity with liquid cooling equipment (CDUs, dry coolers, manifolds) and battery energy storage systems.
• Leadership and influencing skills.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $365,000—$1,245,000 USD