CapEx Commodity Manager
Core
Own sourcing strategy and negotiate capital equipment agreements for gigawatt-scale AI compute infrastructure build-out, including power, cooling, and modular structures.
Role type
Senior CapEx Commodity Manager (Supply Chain)
Builds
Gigawatt-scale compute infrastructure (data centers, power, cooling, modular structures)
Domain
AI Infrastructure / Data Center Construction / Energy
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Sourcing and negotiation of high-value capital equipment, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, Contract structuring (milestones, warranties, liquidated damages), CapEx budgeting and cash flow forecasting, Supplier performance scorecarding, ERP/Procurement platform proficiency (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa)
Preferred skills
CPSM or CPP certification, Data center or industrial construction procurement experience
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa
Responsibilities
Run competitive sourcing events for capital packages, Negotiate and execute capital equipment agreements, Partner with Finance on CapEx planning and cash flow tracking, Deliver cost reduction through standardization and volume agreements, Track supplier performance and act on data to prevent schedule slips
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
