Director, Supply Chain and Procurement - Data Centers

SB Energy•Redwood City, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today. Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power! Basic Function: We are seeking a Director of Supply Chain & Procurement to architect, lead, and continuously evolve an enterprise-grade supply chain for large-scale data center development. This role is not transactional, it is strategic, market-facing, and highly influential. You will own procurement strategy across power, mechanical, electrical, and digital infrastructure, managing vendor relationships where capacity, lead time, and geopolitical risk matter as much as price. This leader will shape how we secure constrained equipment, partner with manufacturers, and protect schedules in volatile global markets. This role is ideal for someone who has operated inside (or alongside) hyperscalers, large developers, EPCs, mission-critical integrators or related positions—and wants broader authority to build something enduring.

Requirements

12+ years in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing leadership
Deep experience in data centers, mission-critical infrastructure, power generation, or advanced industrial construction
Proven track record managing long-lead, high-risk equipment in constrained markets
Experience working with or for: Hyperscalers Large data center developers EPCs / design-build firms OEMs serving mission-critical markets
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems used in data centers
Sophisticated contract negotiation skills
Ability to balance technical, financial, and operational priorities
Strategic, decisive, and commercially astute
Comfortable operating at executive and board levels
Respected by engineers, builders, and manufacturers alike
Calm under pressure; thrive in ambiguity and fast-moving environments
Real authority over strategy, not just purchasing
Direct impact on project schedules, capital efficiency, and scalability

Responsibilities

Strategic Supply Chain Leadership Design and execute a long-range supply chain strategy aligned with multi-year data center development pipelines
Anticipate and mitigate risks related to capacity constraints, long-lead equipment, tariffs, logistics disruptions, and supplier concentration
Establish early-procurement and capacity-reservation models for critical systems
Procurement & Commercial Execution Lead procurement of major data center systems, including: Medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution, Switchgear, UPS, generators, transformers, Mechanical Cooling Equipment solutions (air and liquid), Racks, containment, structured cabling, controls Other elements that provide SB Energy with the best possible project and operational outcome
Structure and negotiate: Master supply agreements Strategic sourcing partnerships Capacity reservation and volume-commitment deals Drive total cost of ownership thinking—balancing cost, risk, schedule, quality, and scalability
Vendor & Manufacturer Relationships Serve as senior executive interface with OEMs, manufacturers, and key suppliers Build preferred-vendor ecosystems with performance scorecards and escalation frameworks Collaborate with engineering to influence product roadmaps and standardization
Team & Process Development Build and lead a high-performing supply chain and procurement team Establish scalable systems, policies, and controls suitable for rapid growth Implement data-driven reporting for spend visibility, risk exposure, and supplier performance

Benefits

Exposure to executive leadership and long-term growth initiatives
Opportunity to shape a best-in-class supply chain platform during a pivotal growth phase
Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support