Strategic Sourcing Manager, DC Networking Infrastructure - Stargate

Qualifications 10+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract management experience, with deep specialization in data center infrastructure and operations, including leadership of sourcing for major capital equipment and facilities. Demonstrated success in contract negotiation and vendor management for large-scale data center environments, working with OEMs, JDMs, and global suppliers, with an emphasis on commercial structuring and international logistics. Deep technical fluency in networks (e.g., DWDMs, switches, routers, cabling, NICs), optical transport, and end-to-end connectivity solutions. Robust knowledge of network hardware and compute platform infrastructure, aligned with industry best practices and standards across network and compute domains. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a sharp focus on cost optimization, risk mitigation, and long-term value delivery. Skilled in structuring complex, multi-equipment capital deals, negotiating commercial terms, and driving vendor performance and accountability. Track record of cross-functional leadership, influencing internal and external executive stakeholders to steer major capital project decisions. Expertise in balancing technical, operational, and financial trade-offs in high-cost, high-impact environments, including defining payment milestones and contract levers. Hands-on experience with supply chain readiness, manufacturing processes, and material coordination for large-scale infrastructure projects. Advanced certifications in procurement, project management, or data center operations are preferred and considered a strong asset. About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence

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