Lead, Fiber & Backbone Infrastructure Sourcing

IREN; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

IREN is building the infrastructure behind the next era of AI and seeks a Technical Sourcing Manager, Fiber & Backbone Infrastructure to own fiber network sourcing end-to-end. You will manage commercial negotiations, vendor governance, and outside-plant contracting to keep build schedules on track.

You’ll work with Facilities, Construction, Network Engineering, and Legal to align timelines, and report to the Director, Network Sourcing.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in sourcing or procurement for fiber/telecom infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• Experience with permitting and right-of-way processes.
• Negotiation of complex commercial and construction agreements.
• Knowledge of fiber types, MPO/MTP standards, and OTDR testing.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end fiber and backbone infrastructure sourcing including pricing and contracts.
• Plan and execute long-haul route construction, including contractor procurement and permitting.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes for fiber materials and OSP construction contracts.
• Maintain 12–24 month demand forecasts for materials and routes.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Construction, Network Engineering, and Legal to align timelines.

Skills

Sourcing & procurement

Vendor governance

Contract negotiations

Cost modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Job description

IREN is building the infrastructure behind the next era of AI and seeks a Technical Sourcing Manager, Fiber & Backbone Infrastructure to own fiber network sourcing end-to-end. You will manage commercial negotiations, vendor governance, and outside-plant contracting to keep build schedules on track.

You’ll work with Facilities, Construction, Network Engineering, and Legal to align timelines, and report to the Director, Network Sourcing.