Global DC Infrastructure Vendor Lead

Cloudflare, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity plan

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Cloudflare, Inc. is seeking a senior professional to lead global sourcing for data center infrastructure, including structured cabling, power, cooling, and cage fitouts. You will build supplier portfolios, conduct capability reviews, and drive vendor onboarding from RFI to contract.

The role demands deep technical knowledge of DC design standards and the ability to negotiate favorable terms while balancing risk and value across regions. Hybrid work and extensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in strategic sourcing for data center infrastructure.
• Experience with power distribution, cooling, and cage/space fitouts.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop global sourcing strategies for data center infrastructure.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities and conduct pre-qualification.
• Negotiate master service agreements and pricing frameworks.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Finance on governance.

Skills

Data center infra

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Electrical & cooling design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Master's in Engineering/Construction Mgmt

Tools

Google Workspace

ERP systems

CAD interpretation

Job description

Cloudflare, Inc. is seeking a senior professional to lead global sourcing for data center infrastructure, including structured cabling, power, cooling, and cage fitouts. You will build supplier portfolios, conduct capability reviews, and drive vendor onboarding from RFI to contract.

The role demands deep technical knowledge of DC design standards and the ability to negotiate favorable terms while balancing risk and value across regions. Hybrid work and extensive benefits are offered.