Sourcing Manager

Serverfarm; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k

Full coverage medical, dental and vision

Job summary

A leading data center operator is seeking a detail-oriented Sourcing Manager for Electrical Equipment procurement in the United States. You will oversee sourcing, contracting, and purchasing of various electrical equipment to support data center operations. The ideal candidate will have significant procurement experience, particularly in electrical systems, and excellent negotiation and project management skills. This position offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement experience, with a minimum of 3 years in data center electrical equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of data center electrical systems including High, Medium, and Low Voltage.
• Strong skills in sourcing and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sourcing, contracting, and purchasing of electrical equipment for data centers.
• Align procurement with design, budget, and site needs.
• Lead commercial negotiations for major electrical components.
• Review supplier proposals and perform cost analyses.
• Oversee equipment from design to delivery and commissioning.
• Screen potential suppliers for pricing and lead times.
• Escalate supplier performance issues to leadership as needed.
• Build supplier relationships and monitor risk.
• Issue purchase orders and assist with invoice issues.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Relationship management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Engineering or related field

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award‑winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting‑edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Sourcing Manager for Electrical Equipment procurement to join our team. In this role, you will oversee sourcing, contracting and purchasing of electrical equipment for data centers. The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for sourcing Data Center Electrical Equipment. Equipment types will include High Voltage Substations, Medium Voltage Switchgear, Low Voltage Switchgear, UPS, and PDU to support data center construction schedules.

Key Accountabilities

• Ownership of Data Center electrical equipment procurement for sites with North America
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Finance to align procurement with design, budget, and site needs
• Develop category strategies, identify new suppliers, and manage RFPs/RFQs for major electrical components (Substations, Generators, Switchgear, Transformers, UPS, Static Transfer Switches, PDUs, Busway)
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, terms, and agreements (MSAs) to achieve cost savings and favorable conditions
• Review supplier proposals, prepare comparisons and cost analysis
• Oversee equipment from initial design/specification through delivery, installation, and commissioning, ensuring compliance and quality
• Identify and screen potential new suppliers that can provide beneficial pricing and/or lead time to projects
• Escalate supplier performance issues to Procurement and Development leadership as required
• Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, conduct business reviews, and manage supplier risk
• Issue Purchase Orders as required
• Work with finance and accounting teams to resolve invoice issues as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years of procurement experience, minimum 3 years of data center electrical equipment experience required
• In‑depth knowledge of data center electrical systems: High Voltage (Substations), Medium Voltage, and Low Voltage
• Strong procurement, sourcing, and negotiation skillsUnderstanding of complex Bid Analysis and TCO
• Excellent relationship management, communication, and project management abilities
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems

Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and full coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn’t an exact match to the job description.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.