Data Center Infrastructure Sourcing Lead

Oracle; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for DC Infrastructure Equipment to drive strategic plans, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. You will lead supplier relationships and cost models for critical equipment, including UPS, PDUs, switches, transformers, and cooling systems.

The role demands strong commercial acumen, technical understanding of data center infrastructure, and experience in negotiating **infrastructure hardware**

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing or category management for infrastructure hardware.
• Proven ability to develop and execute category plans and negotiate with suppliers.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for data center infrastructure equipment.
• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize cost, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships for competitive outcomes.
• Conduct market and supplier analysis to evaluate supply options and risks.
• Influence internal stakeholders on product and supplier selection based on continuity of supply and cost.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

BA/BS degree in a relevant field

Tools

Cost modeling

Job description

Oracle is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for DC Infrastructure Equipment to drive strategic plans, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. You will lead supplier relationships and cost models for critical equipment, including UPS, PDUs, switches, transformers, and cooling systems.

The role demands strong commercial acumen, technical understanding of data center infrastructure, and experience in negotiating **infrastructure hardware**