Serverfarm

data centers

SourcingManager(ElectricalEquipment)

$120–140k San Francisco, California, United States; Long Beach, California, United States; Houston, Texas, United States; United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Sourcing Manager (Electrical Equipment) at Serverfarm. Skills: Electrical Equipment procurement, sourcing, contracting, negotiation, vendor management. Ownership of Data Center electrical equipment procurement for sites with North America. Develop category strategies”

What You'll Achieve.

achieve cost savings; favorable conditions

Industry & Context.

data centers

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Engineering or a related field, 7+ years of procurement experience, minimum 3 years’ data center electrical equipment experience required, In-depth knowledge of data center electrical systems: High Voltage (Substations), Medium Voltage, and Low Voltage, procurement, sourcing, and negotiation skills, Understanding of complex Bid Analysis and TCO, Excellent relationship management, communication, and project management abilities, Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems, Data Center construction procurement

What You'll Do.

Ownership of Data Center electrical equipment procurement for sites with North America

Develop category strategies

identify new suppliers

manage RFPs/RFQs for major electrical components (Substations

Static Transfer Switches

Lead commercial negotiations for pricing

and agreements (MSAs)

Review supplier proposals

prepare comparisons and cost analysis

Oversee equipment from initial design/specification through delivery

Issue Purchase Orders

resolve invoice issues

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Finance to align procurement with design, budget, and site needs; Escalate supplier performance issues to Procurement and Development leadership as required; Build supplier relationships; monitor performance; conduct business reviews

Communication Scope

communication

Process & Methodology

project management

Full Job Description

## Description Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity. A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations. Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries. Serverfarm development team leads all engineering and construction initiatives related to the deployment of critical capacity across the globe. The procurement team is responsible for the sourcing and contracting to support the overall corporation including  Capital Equipment, Construction, Design Services, Engineering and Indirect to support new and installed Data Center capacity.  We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Sourcing Manager for Electrical Equipment procurement to join our team. In this role, you will oversee sourcing, contracting and purchasing of electrical equipment for data centers.    ## Key Accountabilities Ownership of Data Center electrical equipment procurement for sites with North America. Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Finance to align procurement with design, budget, and site needs. Develop category strategies, identify new suppliers, and manage RFPs/RFQs for major electrical co

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