Principal, Strategic Sourcing (Construction)
Core
Owns the sourcing, qualification, and contracting of mechanical, electrical, and civil subcontractors for data center construction projects to ensure on-time delivery at optimal cost.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (construction)
Builds
Data center infrastructure
Domain
Construction / Data Centers
Required skills
subcontract buyout, competitive bid leveling, subcontract negotiation, scope sheet creation, trade market analysis, risk escalation, change order review, partner scoring
Preferred skills
data center project experience, general contractor buyout experience, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Odoo)
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Odoo
Responsibilities
Build site-specific subtrade sourcing plans with package strategy and buyout schedules; Map and prequalify subtrade partners on capacity, safety, bonding, and financial health; Write scope sheets and run competitive bids to close gaps; Negotiate subcontracts, rates, and escalation clauses; Track trade capacity and escalate early risks; Review change orders and claims for merit and price; Score subtrade partners post-project to reduce risk.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
