Strategic Sourcing Manager, Data Infra & Partnerships

Oracle; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Equity

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to expand global data center infrastructure, partnering with engineering, operations, and business teams to secure equipment and supplier capacity. You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate competitive agreements, and drive long-term supply chain improvements.

The ideal candidate has strong strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation experience, and the ability to navigate complex supplier relationships in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supplier management, or related supply chain function.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and commercial terms.
• Strong analytical skills including supplier evaluation, cost analysis, market research, and problem-solving.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and driving measurable improvements in cost, performance, or supply chain efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize cost, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiency.
• Manage supplier relationships, including supplier selection, performance evaluation, negotiations, and ongoing business reviews.
• Lead competitive sourcing activities, including RFx processes, supplier proposal evaluations, cost modeling, and market analysis.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements to support business objectives and long-term supply continuity.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate sourcing alternatives and influence supplier and equipment selection based on cost, technology, availability, and risk.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to supplier capacity, equipment availability, lead times, and delivery performance.
• Analyze supplier capabilities, market conditions, and cost structures to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Drive process improvements and supply chain initiatives that increase operational efficiency, scalability, and supplier accountability.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support strategic business priorities.
• Communicate sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and business recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Category management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to expand global data center infrastructure, partnering with engineering, operations, and business teams to secure equipment and supplier capacity. You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate competitive agreements, and drive long-term supply chain improvements.

The ideal candidate has strong strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation experience, and the ability to navigate complex supplier relationships in a fast-paced environment