Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Core
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Cloud Data Center infrastructure equipment categories, managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle from market analysis to contract negotiation and supplier performance.
Role type
Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Procurement)
Builds
Cloud Data Center infrastructure equipment supply chain
Domain
Technology / Data Center Construction / Energy Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Category strategy development, cost savings methodologies, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, bid event management (RFI/RFQ/RFP), comparative vendor analysis, Microsoft Excel proficiency
Preferred skills
Experience in high-growth tech/startup environments, knowledge of Data Center greyspace/whitespace (Tier 2/3 providers), industry certifications (CPM, CPSM, CPSD, MCIPS, APICS, CPIM, CSCP, CTSC)
Technologies
Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Support development and execution of sourcing strategies for Cloud Data Center categories; Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle including market analysis, strategy development, and contract negotiation; Partner with stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensure right supplier relationships; Conduct multiple concurrent bid events and prepare commercial award recommendations; Identify and implement procurement process improvements; Analyze product and price data for negotiations and manage source selection processes; Develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships; Proactively communicate project status and challenges to stakeholders
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
