Director of Strategic Sourcing

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands‑on Strategic Sourcing Leader to build, lead, and scale our procurement function for data center white space projects solutions. This role will oversee a team of sourcing professionals while directly driving strategy, supplier relationships, and commercial outcomes across both materials and subcontracted labor.

As a specialized technology solutions provider delivering end‑to‑end design, procurement, and delivery of data center white space & AI HPC cabling solutions, this role is critical to optimizing cost, quality, and speed across our supply chain. The ideal candidate brings deep industry relationships, strong commercial acumen, and a track record of developing strategic partnerships within the data center ecosystem with a focus on Electrical and Mechanical Suppliers.

• Strategic sourcing and category management
• Supplier relationship management
• Commercial negotiation and contract structuring
• Market intelligence and pricing strategy
• Leadership, process design and operational scaling

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing procurement team
• Establish sourcing strategies, processes, and standards to support rapid scaling of data center fit‑out operations
• Drive a culture of accountability, commercial rigor, and continuous improvement
• Remain hands‑on in key sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and supplier engagements

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Own sourcing strategy and execution for all materials and subcontracted labor related to data center white space fit‑out
• Develop and implement category strategies across:
• Structural support systems, containment, and conveyance (ladder racks, cable trays, cabinets, HACs)
• Electrical power distribution (UPS systems, busway, whip, RPPs, feeders, and associated cabling)
• Data cabling (fiber optic and copper / low voltage systems)
• Liquid cooling infrastructure (CDUs,TCS Loops, rear door heat exchanger solutions)
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers aligned with cost, quality, and delivery goals
• Negotiate pricing, terms, rebates, and volume‑based agreements leveraging company spend

Supplier & Partner Development

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with:
  • OEMs and manufacturers
  • National and regional distributors
  • Electrical contractors (power distribution installation)
  • Structured cabling contractors (fiber and LVC installation)
  • Specialized labor providers (liquid cooling, rack/cabinet install, containment and conveyance installation)
• Establish preferred vendor programs and long‑term partnerships to ensure capacity, priority delivery, and competitive pricing
• Explore white‑label and direct OEM manufacturing opportunities (e.g., cabling and standardized components)
• Expansion of supplier network and introduction of innovative sourcing models (e.g., OEM direct, white‑label solutions)

Commercial Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Leverage deep understanding of industry pricing benchmarks, supply chain dynamics, and lead times
• Continuously assess market conditions to identify cost‑saving opportunities and mitigate supply risks
• Develop creative, “outside‑the‑box” sourcing strategies to optimize total cost of ownership, speed to delivery, and scalability
• Ensure procurement strategies align with project schedules and construction sequencing

Process Development & Execution

• Build scalable procurement processes, tools, and standards for sourcing, contracting, and supplier management
• Standardize materials, specifications, and supplier selection where appropriate
• Partner with engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure alignment across design, procurement, and installation
• Implement tracking and reporting mechanisms for cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency

To summarize, we seek someone that has proven expertise to lead a scalable, high‑performing procurement function. Establish strategic supplier partnerships and preferred vendor programs that provide improved lead times, supplier responsiveness, and material availability, as well as measurable cost savings and margin…