Commercial Sourcing Manager, Data Center Connectivity

Meta's Infrastructure Sourcing team is responsible for securing the supply of critical hardware and services that power Meta's global data center portfolio. We are seeking a Commercial Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing and commodity management for data center connectivity, including fiber optic cables, transceivers, optical interconnects, structured cabling systems, and related passive and active networking components. In this role, you will develop and execute category strategies that ensure cost-effective, resilient supply of connectivity infrastructure at the scale required to support Meta's hyperscale data center buildout.

Commercial Sourcing Manager, Data Center Connectivity Responsibilities:

• Develop and own end-to-end category strategies for data center connectivity commodities including fiber optic cables, transceivers, patch panels, structured cabling, and optical interconnect components
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with Tier 1 and Tier 2 connectivity hardware suppliers, securing favorable pricing, lead times, and contractual terms aligned with Meta's infrastructure roadmap
• Build and manage a diversified supplier base for connectivity components, conducting capability assessments, qualification activities, and ongoing performance reviews
• Partner with network engineering, data center design, and capacity planning teams to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies and supplier roadmaps
• Analyze total cost of ownership across the connectivity supply chain, identifying opportunities for cost reduction through design-to-cost initiatives, volume leverage, and supplier consolidation
• Monitor global supply and demand dynamics, component lead times, and geopolitical risks affecting the fiber optic and optical networking supply chain, developing mitigation strategies accordingly
• Drive supplier development programs to improve quality, delivery performance, and technology readiness for next-generation connectivity solutions
• Establish and track key performance indicators for supplier delivery, quality, and cost, presenting findings and recommendations to cross-functional leadership
• Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives in partnership with legal, finance, network engineering, and construction teams to support new data center programs and technology transitions
• Define and implement long-term commodity strategies that align supplier capacity commitments with Meta's multi-year infrastructure investment plans
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement within data center infrastructure, telecommunications, or networking hardware
• Experience sourcing connectivity commodities such as fiber optic cables, optical transceivers, structured cabling systems, or related passive and active networking components
• Experience leading complex commercial negotiations and managing supplier contracts at scale
• Experience developing category strategies and translating technical infrastructure requirements into sourcing and supply chain plans
• Experience analyzing supply market dynamics, cost structures, and total cost of ownership to drive sourcing decisions and present recommendations to leadership
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of leading cross-functional commodity councils or integrated product teams spanning engineering, supply chain, and finance stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Familiarity with optical networking technologies including coherent optics, CWDM/DWDM, and high-density fiber interconnect systems
• Experience managing global supplier relationships across Asia-Pacific manufacturing regions for connectivity or networking hardware
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience supporting hyperscale or cloud data center infrastructure programs with direct exposure to network connectivity bill of materials
  
  

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

$151,000/year to $210,000/year bonus equity benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.