Sourcing Manager, Data Center Equipment

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Data Center Equipment - Hybrid for a position with a Leading Technology Firm located in Fremont, CA. This is an 8+ month contract opportunity.

This role requires a strong background in supply chain management, complex negotiations, and a deep understanding of technology trends within the data center and automation space. The Sourcing Manager will develop and manage strategic vendor partnerships for data center equipment, with a focus on robotics and automation technology.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and nurture strategic vendor relationships through effective relationship management, including implementing performance metrics, conducting regular business reviews, and fostering collaboration
• Maintain current knowledge of technology and industry trends for data center equipment, performing relevant market analysis
• Drive supplier proposals (RFI/RFQ) and business awards
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies, acceptable terms and conditions, and lead the negotiation team through to contract closure
• Negotiate complex contracts, including Master Purchase Agreements (MPA), Master Service Agreements (MSA), and Statements of Work (SOW)
• Own market and actual cost data, including developing should-cost models for data center equipment
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing Quality, Strategic Engineering and Design, Data Center Facility Operations, and Data Center Construction
• Manage operations and define and drive core business metrics and risk indicators for continuous improvement
• Drive critical operations related to assurance of supply and capacity through partnership with the Demand/Supply team

Requirements:

• BA/BS or equivalent with 3-5 years of supply chain experience
• A minimum of 5 years of Sourcing Management or Supply Chain Management experience in commercial sourcing roles
• Proven analytical experience and demonstrated ability to guide teams to deliver results
• Experience in improving supply chain and supplier performance, including the use of cost models and objective-based performance measures
• Extensive experience in contracts and contract negotiations, including contract strategy development and execution
• Proficiency in robotics and automation, with a strong understanding of supply chain processes and their integration with robotics technology
• Master's or Bachelor s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Analytics, Robotics and Automation, or a related field
• 5 years of Material or production planning experience
• 5 years experience with broad enterprise systems work, including SAP, Oracle, and custom applications
• 5 years of working knowledge of SQL and/or BI tools (Tableau/Power BI/Looker) to build and maintain supplier scorecards
• 2 years experience negotiating software licensing models for robotics/AI (per-robot, per-site, usage-based, support/maintenance terms)
• 2 years experience defining contract and supplier requirements for AI systems

Desired skills:

• MS/MBA
• Strong understanding of complex supply chain operations and processes, including forecasting, supplier qualification, allocation management, material management, and quality assurance
• Specific experience in automation/robotics and warehouse/logistics

Pay rate up to $86.57 per Hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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