Strategic Sourcing Lead – Data Center Equipment

Oracle; United States; On-site; USD 102,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager – DC Infrastructure Equipment to help expand and scale Oracle Cloud data centers. The role involves developing category strategies, leading supplier negotiations, and managing strategic supplier relationships to support competitive cost and reliable supply.

The ideal candidate will have experience sourcing technically complex infrastructure equipment (UPS, PDU, busway, transformers, switchgear, generators, batteries,

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing or category management for infrastructure hardware/equipment.
• Proven ability to develop and execute category plans.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and driving cost/commercial outcomes.
• Strong cross-functional influence and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category plans for data center infrastructure equipment.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive cost, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiency.
• Negotiate with strategic suppliers and manage contracts while maintaining competitiveness.
• Conduct supplier analysis, cost modeling, market analysis, and evaluate supply chain options.
• Influence product and supplier selection based on supply continuity, cost, and technology.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Supplier negotiations

Cost modeling

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

Job description

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager – DC Infrastructure Equipment to help expand and scale Oracle Cloud data centers. The role involves developing category strategies, leading supplier negotiations, and managing strategic supplier relationships to support competitive cost and reliable supply.

The ideal candidate will have experience sourcing technically complex infrastructure equipment (UPS, PDU, busway, transformers, switchgear, generators, batteries,