Strategic Sourcing Manager: Data Center Infrastructure

OpenAI, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI, Inc. in San Francisco seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Data Center Infrastructure, focusing on Owner Furnished Equipment to drive sourcing strategies for critical systems across Industrial Compute campuses.

You will negotiate supplier agreements and manage cross-functional relationships with engineering, construction, and operations. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in strategic sourcing for complex capital projects and hands-on experience with hyperscale infrastructure,

Qualifications

• 8+ years in strategic sourcing for complex capital projects.
• Experience with hyperscale infrastructure.
• Proven track record in negotiating supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for critical data center systems powering Industrial Compute campuses.
• Shape commercial strategies for data center infrastructure.
• Negotiate and finalize supplier agreements with key vendors.
• Manage relationships across engineering, construction, and operations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Capital projects

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

OpenAI in San Francisco is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Data Center Infrastructure: Owner Furnished Equipment to lead sourcing for critical data center systems powering Industrial Compute campuses. You will shape commercial strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and manage relationships across engineering, construction, and operations.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in strategic sourcing for complex capital projects, experience with hyperscale infrastructure, and a track record of