Strategic Sourcing Manager
About The Position
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to help expand and scale its next generation of cloud data centers. The role is part of OCI’s Global Strategic Sourcing organization, which makes strategic decisions affecting supplier cost, technical capabilities, supply availability, and delivery of critical infrastructure equipment. The manager will develop and execute category strategies, lead supplier negotiations, manage strategic supplier relationships, and collaborate across Oracle to ensure infrastructure needs are met with competitive costs, reliable supply, and strong supplier performance. The role calls for sourcing expertise, commercial acumen, supplier management capability, and technical understanding of data center infrastructure equipment. Relevant categories include UPS, PDU, busway, RPP, transformers, switchgear, generators, batteries, and cooling equipment. The position also provides specialized supply chain direction, supports cost improvement and process improvements, influences stakeholder decisions, and mentors colleagues. The preferred profile includes eight years of relevant experience and a BA/BS degree.
Requirements
- Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, supplier management, or supply chain management, with responsibility for infrastructure equipment or hardware.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic sourcing or category plans.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and serving as a key interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience with supplier negotiations and contractual agreements, including driving competitive cost and commercial outcomes.
- Experience conducting supplier analysis, cost modeling, market analysis, proposal or quote evaluation, or supply chain analysis to support sourcing decisions.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across business, technical, and supplier organizations.
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex, and ambiguous environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience sourcing data center infrastructure equipment or other technically complex infrastructure hardware.
- Experience with one or more infrastructure equipment categories such as UPS, PDU, busway, RPP, transformers, switchgear, generators, batteries, or cooling equipment.
- Demonstrated experience developing strategies that balance continuity of supply, cost, technology, supplier performance, and business requirements.
- Experience representing an organization and managing relationships with senior leaders or executives at strategic suppliers.
- Experience leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives, supply chain improvements, or supplier-performance programs.
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or providing leadership to colleagues.
- Eight years of relevant experience and a BA/BS degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category plans for data center infrastructure equipment.
- Lead cross-functional and cross-line-of-business teams to drive competitive cost, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiencies.
- Serve as a primary interface with strategic suppliers and build productive supplier relationships.
- Lead supplier negotiations and execute contractual agreements while maintaining product and commercial competitiveness.
- Conduct competitive supplier analysis, cost modeling, market analysis, and evaluation of supply chain alternatives.
- Evaluate supplier proposals and quotations against Oracle requirements and standards.
- Identify and implement supply chain initiatives, process improvements, and best practices to improve efficiency and supplier performance.
- Track supplier performance and provide feedback to ensure Oracle requirements and standards are achieved.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to influence product and supplier selection based on continuity of supply, cost, and technology.
- Build stakeholder relationships across Oracle and influence decisions across different lines of business.
- Represent Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with senior leaders and executives at strategic suppliers.
- Provide direction and specialized knowledge on supply chain strategies and continuous cost improvement through supplier and partner negotiations.
- Apply balanced judgment and strong problem-solving skills to complex and ambiguous situations.
- Mentor colleagues, share expertise, and provide leadership across the organization.
- Promote agility, adaptability, continuous improvement, and exploration of new ideas.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance and AD&D.
- Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
- Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
- Flexible or accrued vacation, according to eligibility and position classification.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshed annually, with carryover up to 112 hours.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Financial planning and group legal benefits.
- Voluntary auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.
- The role may be eligible for bonus and equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
