Drive commercial negotiations and Master Service Agreements for critical IT infrastructure such as networking equipment, fiber connectivity, compute hardware.
Audit partner procurement schedules, ensure optimal allocation, and drive cost efficiency of supply in constrained markets.
Implement frameworks for ensuring third-party datacenter partners adhere to commercial equipment terms and technical specifications.
Develop global inventory strategy including warehousing, third-party logistics, buffer stock, and distribution models to accelerate time to market and improve availability
Proactively monitor global supply chain volatility and execute contingency plans to avoid critical project delays.
Translate technical roadmaps into equipment forecasts and procurement pipelines.
Partner with Finance to optimize inventory strategy.
Establish efficient return and replacement workflows with vendors to restore failed equipment quickly.
Negotiate warranty terms and track vendor performance on RMA execution.

7+ years experience in supply chain management, sourcing and procurement
A track record of developing processes for forecasting, planning, and managing data center material for build-out and/or operations.
Familiar with data center network and compute hardware (e.g. switches, routers, cables, servers, PDUs, etc).
Possess a bachelor's degree in relevant domain or equivalent practical experience.

Data Center Strategic Sourcing Lead

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