Data Center Infrastructure Sourcing Lead

Oracle; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager – DC Infrastructure Equipment to help expand and scale the next generation of Oracle Cloud data centers. You will lead category strategies, negotiate with strategic suppliers, and partner across Oracle to ensure cost competitiveness, reliable supply, and strong supplier performance in data center infrastructure equipment.

This role requires deep sourcing expertise and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a

Qualifications

• 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/quote evaluation, or supply chain analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Demonstrated 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.

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 strong, 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 that improve efficiency and supplier performance.
• Track supplier performance and provide feedback to ensure Oracle requirements and standards are achieved.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data center infrastructure knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

Job description

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager – DC Infrastructure Equipment to help expand and scale the next generation of Oracle Cloud data centers. You will lead category strategies, negotiate with strategic suppliers, and partner across Oracle to ensure cost competitiveness, reliable supply, and strong supplier performance in data center infrastructure equipment.

This role requires deep sourcing expertise and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a