Senior Data Center Hardware Sourcer (Hybrid)

DigitalOcean; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

DigitalOcean is seeking an experienced Hardware Procurement - Senior Sourcer II to manage end-to-end sourcing operations for our global data center hardware. You will oversee supplier relationships, negotiate terms, optimize lead times, and ensure timely deliveries across multiple hardware categories.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Hardware and Software Procurement, you will collaborate with internal business units and external partners to support large-scale hardware deployments and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor management, focused on data center hardware or technology categories.
• Strong negotiation, problem solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with procurement systems (Oracle, Procure-to-Pay, ERP), Excel, and data-driven supplier performance tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Source, vet, and manage long-term relationships with global and domestic hardware suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and SLAs with Legal Team input.
• Develop and execute RFPs and RFQs to ensure competitive pricing.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to category strategies.
• Conduct supplier analyses to inform strategic sourcing plans and optimize costs and supply continuity.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related quantitative field

Tools

Oracle

Procure-to-Pay

ERP

Excel

Job description

DigitalOcean is seeking an experienced Hardware Procurement - Senior Sourcer II to manage end-to-end sourcing operations for our global data center hardware. You will oversee supplier relationships, negotiate terms, optimize lead times, and ensure timely deliveries across multiple hardware categories.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Hardware and Software Procurement, you will collaborate with internal business units and external partners to support large-scale hardware deployments and drive