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 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)
  • 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
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with OEMs and manufacturers; national and regional distributors; electrical contractors; structured cabling contractors; specialized labor providers
  • Establish preferred vendor programs and long‑term partnerships to ensure capacity, priority delivery, and competitive pricing
  • Explore white‑label and direct OEM manufacturing opportunities
  • Expansion of supplier network and introduction of innovative sourcing models
  • 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

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership within data center, mission‑critical, or related construction environments
• Proven experience sourcing materials and subcontracted labor for data center fit‑out projects
• Deep knowledge of data center infrastructure components (containment, conveyance, electrical distribution, structured cabling, liquid cooling)
• Industry pricing models, supply chains, and vendor landscape expertise
• Established relationships with key manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors in the data center ecosystem with a focus on Electrical and Mechanical Suppliers
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success securing preferred pricing, rebates, and strategic agreements
• Experience setting up preferred vendor programs and long‑term supplier partnerships
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams

• Experience working with or sourcing from OEM manufacturers and developing white‑label solutions
• Technical knowledge to evaluate products, specifications, and installation requirements
• Familiarity with hyperscale data center standards and colocation environments
• Experience aligning procurement strategies with construction sequencing and fast‑track project delivery