Sourcing Manager (Electrical Equipment)

Serverfarm • Remote, TX, SC

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About The Position

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers. We are 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. The 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 components (Substations, Generators, Switchgear, Transformers, UPS, Static Transfer Switches, PDUs, Busway).
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, terms, and agreements (MSAs) to achieve cost savings and favorable conditions.
• Review supplier proposals, prepare comparisons and cost analysis.
• Oversee equipment from initial design/specification through delivery, installation, and commissioning, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Identify and screen potential new suppliers that can provide beneficial pricing and or lead time to projects.
• Escalate supplier performance issues to Procurement and Development leadership as required.
• Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, conduct business reviews, and manage supplier risk.
• Issue Purchase Orders as required.
• Work with finance and accounting teams to resolve invoice issues as required.

Benefits

• paid time off
• paid holidays
• 401k
• FULL coverage medical, dental and vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level