Strategic Supplier Sourcing Lead for Data Center Fiber

Oracle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Supplier Sourcing Program Manager to support the sourcing and supply of data center fiber and optical components. This role will work closely with Engineering, Data Center Operations, Order Fulfillment, Procurement, and supplier partners to ensure materials and components are available to support Oracle's growing data center infrastructure.

The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, sourcing activities, supplier performance, and

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with data center supply chains or similar complex supply chains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and specialist knowledge in supply chain strategies for continuous cost improvement through partner negotiations.
• Creates supply chain standards and communicates product standards/specifications to suppliers.
• Conducts competitive analysis of suppliers, cost models, market analysis and supply chain alternatives.
• Evaluates submitted proposals/quotes against Oracle standards.
• Recommend and qualify new suppliers that meet both stakeholder, competitive cost and product standards.
• Negotiates and executes supplier contractual agreements while sustaining product competitiveness.
• Provide supplier performance feedback to ensure Oracle standards are achieved.
• Creates and implements supply chain initiatives and improvements to drive efficiencies and best practices.
• Develops constructive stakeholder relationships which involve direct interaction with different Oracle lines of business and Oracle suppliers.
• Influences product selection with stakeholders based on continuity of supply, cost, and technology.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Commercial negotiations

Sourcing strategy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Supply continuity

Job description

Oracle is seeking a Supplier Sourcing Program Manager to support the sourcing and supply of data center fiber and optical components. This role will work closely with Engineering, Data Center Operations, Order Fulfillment, Procurement, and supplier partners to ensure materials and components are available to support Oracle's growing data center infrastructure.

The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, sourcing activities, supplier performance, and