What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Manager - Data Center Design Services & Equipment position at Serverfarm?
Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750 locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're 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.
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 Design Services, Site Preparation Services, Capital Equipment, Construction and Engineering to support new Data Center builds.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Sourcing Manager for Design Services and Equipment procurement to join our team. In this role, you will oversee sourcing, contracting and purchasing of design services and equipment for Data Centers.
\n- Ownership of Data Center design services and 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 design services (Architectural, Mechanical Electrical and Fire Protection, Networking, Environmental, Civil and site preparation services).
- Develop category strategies, identify new suppliers, and manage RFPs/RFQs for equipment categories as assigned (Mechanical, Electrical and tenant fit out).
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Engineering or a related field.
- 7 years of procurement experience, minimum 3 years’ data center experience required.
- Experience working with design engineering firms for Data Centers.
- Knowledge of data center infrastructure equipment: Mechanical and Electrical.
- 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.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and FULL coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.
The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.
The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000