Sourcing Manager

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is looking for a Data Center Sourcing Manager to oversee procurement activities for a key technology client in the Bay Area. This role emphasizes maximizing cost efficiency and supplier performance while engaging in supplier negotiations and managing large-scale RFPs. Candidates should have deep knowledge of data center operations and experience in high-stakes procurement environments.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, and water treatment.
• Experience with multimillion-dollar spend negotiations.
• Ability to handle complex, fast-paced procurement environments.

Responsibilities

• Gather information to develop comprehensive specifications.
• Lead competitive sourcing processes and solicit bids.
• Develop and qualify new vendors for cost-effective solutions.
• Manage large-scale RFPs while maintaining culture of reliability.
• Align sourcing strategies with business infrastructure needs.

Skills

Deep industry knowledge of data center operations and infrastructure

Experience managing competitive sourcing events

Track compliance in procurement processes

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $65.00/hr

Overview

Insight Global is looking for a Data Center Sourcing Manager to join one of our largest technology clients in the Bay Area. This role involves sourcing and procurement activities for data center infrastructure and related services, with a focus on cost efficiency, supplier performance, and alignment with engineering and operations needs.

Responsibilities

• Gather detailed information from sales, customers, and stakeholders to develop comprehensive specifications.
• Solicit bids and quotes, determine best pricing/value, and lead competitive sourcing processes.
• Procure finished goods and services for resale, leveraging established vendors and identifying new suppliers as alternative sources when required.
• Make substitution recommendations where cost savings, improved quality, or better delivery outcomes can be realized.
• Meet with vendor representatives to resolve shipping, backorder, and overstock issues.
• Develop and qualify new vendors, ensuring best price and delivery through competition and strong negotiating skills.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor catalogs, contracts, and pricing schedules.
• Stay current on new products, supplier innovations, and market trends, and communicate relevant insights across the organization.
• Manage large-scale RFPs (ranging from $1M to $25M in annual spend) within Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and other critical facility service categories.
• Build and sustain supplier relationships in mission-critical environments, balancing cost efficiency with high reliability standards.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align sourcing strategies with business growth and infrastructure requirements.

Required skills and experience

• Deep industry knowledge of data center operations and infrastructure, particularly in mechanical, electrical, controls, fire life safety generators, FM services and water treatment.
• Experience managing competitive sourcing events and supplier negotiations with multimillion-dollar spend.
• Track compliance and value through procurement processes in complex, fast-paced environments.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Data Infrastructure and Analytics