Data Center Sourcing Manager

SourceM3D; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SourceM3D is seeking a Data Center Sourcing Manager to own capacity sourcing and commercial negotiations for AI infrastructure deployments. You will work with data center operators, developers, utilities, and internal engineering teams to secure capacity from small GPU clusters to multi-megawatt environments.

The role requires deep knowledge of data center economics, colocation agreements, and the ability to manage multiple projects with a travel-ready mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data center sourcing, colocation, site selection or related field.
• Strong understanding of data center economics and commercial structures.
• Experience negotiating colocation or infrastructure agreements.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel for facility evaluations and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Source available and upcoming data center capacity across key U.S. and international markets.
• Develop relationships with colocation operators, data center developers, utilities, brokers, carriers, and providers.
• Source capacity for deployments from single GPU clusters to multi-megawatt environments.
• Maintain internal database of capacity, developments, expansion opportunities, and market intelligence.
• Evaluate facilities on power capacity, timing, rack density, cooling, CDU, redundancy, carrier and fiber connectivity, security, and readiness.
• Work with engineering teams to qualify facilities technically.
• Negotiate LOIs, colocation agreements, capacity reservations, and power commitments.
• Analyze $/kW economics and total deployment costs; review installation fees and escalation structures.
• Negotiate expansion rights and future capacity options; coordinate site surveys and diligence.
• Track construction, power and cooling readiness, and commissioning milestones; transition sites into deployment.

Skills

Data center sourcing

Colocation

Site selection

Infrastructure procurement

Data center development

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Job Title: Data Center Sourcing Manager — AI Infrastructure

Company: SourceM3D

Employment Type: Full-time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Travel: Required

About SourceM3D

Job Title: Data Center Sourcing Manager — AI Infrastructure

Company: SourceM3D

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA / United States

Employment Type: Full-time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Travel: Required

About SourceM3D

SourceM3D builds and operates high-performance compute infrastructure for next-generation AI companies.

Our deployments require substantial power, high rack densities, advanced cooling, high-speed networking, and data center environments capable of supporting modern GPU infrastructure.

We are looking for a Data Center Sourcing Manager to help identify, evaluate, negotiate, and secure data center capacity for SourceM3D deployments.

About the Role

The Data Center Sourcing Manager will own data center capacity sourcing and commercial negotiations across SourceM3D's infrastructure pipeline.

This position requires an understanding of both the commercial and technical requirements associated with AI and HPC infrastructure.

You will work closely with data center operators, developers, utilities, brokers, carriers, infrastructure partners, and internal engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Source available and upcoming data center capacity across key U.S. and international markets.
• Develop relationships with colocation operators, data center developers, utilities, brokers, carriers, and infrastructure providers.
• Source capacity for deployments ranging from individual GPU clusters to multi-megawatt environments.
• Maintain an internal database of available capacity, future developments, expansion opportunities, and market intelligence.
• Evaluate facilities based on:
• Available power capacity
• Power delivery timeline
• Rack density
• Liquid cooling capability
• CDU infrastructure
• Facility redundancy
• Carrier availability
• Fiber connectivity
• Security
• Loading and receiving capabilities
• AI/HPC suitability
• Work with engineering teams to qualify facilities technically.
• Negotiate LOIs, colocation agreements, capacity reservations, and power commitments.
• Analyze $/kW economics and total deployment costs.
• Evaluate installation fees, power pass-through, cross-connect fees, remote hands, deposits, and escalation structures.
• Negotiate expansion rights and future capacity options.
• Coordinate site surveys and technical diligence.
• Track construction, power readiness, cooling readiness, and commissioning milestones.
• Transition secured sites into deployment and operations.
• Track broader market trends including data center development, utility constraints, power pricing, and capacity availability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data center sourcing, colocation, site selection, infrastructure procurement, data center development, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data center commercial structures and economics.
• Experience negotiating colocation or infrastructure agreements.
• Strong relationship‑building and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for facility evaluations and site visits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing relationships with major colocation providers and data center developers.
• Experience sourcing 1MW+ deployments.
• Experience with AI, HPC, or high‑density infrastructure.
• Understanding of liquid cooling and direct‑to‑chip cooling.
• Familiarity with utility power, substations, UPS systems, generators, and redundancy architectures.
• Understanding of carrier connectivity and fiber infrastructure.
• Experience securing capacity before facility Ready‑for‑Service dates.