Consultant, Procurement

Dell Technologies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Austin is seeking a Consultant, Procurement to lead AI infrastructure procurement strategy and end-to-end execution for high-growth programs.

You will partner with Planning, Engineering, and Finance to define future-state operating models, implement automation and analytics, and deliver data-driven insights that accelerate AI deployments across servers, GPUs, and networking. The role requires 8+ years in procurement and a track record of influencing senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement or related supply chain experience in data center or AI infrastructure contexts.
• Strong understanding of networking, GPU, AI server supply chains.
• Advanced analytics with SQL and data-driven decision making.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and present to executives.
• Experience designing or driving process improvement, automation, or operating models.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement execution for AI infrastructure program.
• Define future-state operating models and drive automation and analytics initiatives.
• Develop data-driven insights and reporting using SQL and analytics.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership to align priorities.
• Champion continuous process improvements across the AI server, GPU, and networking supply chain.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Data Analytics

SQL

Executive Presentations

Process Improvement

Automation

Digital Transformation

Operating Model

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Information Systems, Analytics

Tools

SQL

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Consultant, Procurement

Join us as a Procurement Expert on our Procurement team in Austin, Texas to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you'll achieve

As a Consultant, Procurement, you will be responsible for leading procurement strategy and execution for one of Dell's highest-growth AI initiatives. Combining operational excellence with digital transformation, you will drive critical supply chain outcomes, influence senior stakeholders, and develop technology-enabled solutions that modernize procurement processes at scale. You will work with global Supply Chain, Engineering, Planning, and Modernization teams on advancing Dell's AI, GPU, and networking ecosystem while helping shape the future of AI infrastructure delivery.

You will:

• Lead end-to-end procurement execution for the AI infrastructure program, ensuring critical purchase orders are created, prioritized, and executed on time through close partnership with Planning, Commodity Procurement, Suppliers, and Manufacturing teams.
• Drive AI supply chain transformation initiatives by defining future-state operating models and partnering with modernization teams to design and implement automation, analytics, and technology solutions that streamline procurement processes and improve scalability.
• Develop data-driven insights and reporting using SQL and analytical tools to proactively identify risks, optimize procurement performance, and support executive-level decision making.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership across Supply Chain, Engineering, Product Management, and Finance to align priorities, resolve complex supply challenges, and deliver business outcomes.
• Champion continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, improve visibility, and strengthen execution across Dell's AI server, GPU, and networking supply chain ecosystem.

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here's what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commodity Management, Materials Management, or related functions within server, networking, semiconductor, AI infrastructure, or data center environments.
• Strong understanding of networking, GPU, AI server, or high-performance computing supply chains, including supply planning, procurement execution, and supplier management processes.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with hands‑on experience using SQL, reporting tools, and data analytics to derive actionable business insights and drive operational improvements.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders at all organizational levels, and communicate effectively through executive presentations and business reviews.
• Experience designing, implementing, or driving process improvement, automation, digital transformation, or operating model initiatives within supply chain or procurement organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and delivering critical business outcomes.

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience supporting AI infrastructure programs, including NVIDIA, AI networking, GPU platforms, or large-scale data center/server deployments, knowledge of procurement automation technologies, workflow solutions, process mining, ERP systems, or low-code automation platforms, experience working with Agile modernization teams to develop digital solutions that improve supply chain execution and operational efficiency, certification in Supply Chain Management, Lean Six Sigma, Data Analytics, or related disciplines is a plus.