Global Technology sourcing team in Infra Supply Chain & Engineering has a mission to deliver world-class technology sourcing to enable accelerated capacity delivery with best in class time to market, resiliency, performance, and total cost of ownership. We are looking for a Commercial Sourcing Manager, Cost & Market Intelligence to help further our mission to lead cost effectiveness and efficiency in a rapidly evolving market.
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional team responsible for cost & market intelligence contributing high value analytics for key infrastructure areas (data center, network equipment, AI, Compute & Storage platforms, racks, and cloud services) for cloud, data center and network equipment, AI, compute & storage components & racks, and services
• Deliver cost intelligence and coordinate all sources of cost information for the cost lifecycle - budget, negotiations, procurement and cash flows
• Drive and lead design-for-value and value engineering efforts to optimize for total cost of ownership for components and equipment in partnership with Technical Sourcing Managers and Engineering teams
• Partner with sourcing managers in the supply chain strategy for the negotiation and procurement of equipment, commodity, and service agreements
• Provide insights into business, risks and trends pertaining to supply chain cost through market intelligence, process refinement and proactive risk monitoring
• Work with executives from partner companies, and use competitive intelligence, financial analysis and market research to identify compelling cost trends and opportunities
• Lead partnerships and collaborate extensively with Engineering, Finance, Accounting, and Sourcing teams to deliver cost-effective operations
• Develop, maintain, and automate cost reporting, goals, metrics, and actual & estimated cost savings and avoidance in partnership with Finance and sourcing teams
• Establish and foster working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and find creative ways to overcome obstacles to ensure delivery of cost goals
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's in business, finance, accounting, engineering, sciences or similar field (4-year degree)
• Demonstrated experience in Data Center Infrastructure technology and critical service procurement environment
• Experience leading or collaborating with cross-functional mission critical infrastructure commodity, equipment, and services programs, as well as negotiating with commercial management of commodity & equipment manufacturers and services providers
• Demonstrated leadership experience with matrix organizations & creating a vision, and following through with strategy and execution in the infrastructure technology space
• Experience in managing improvements and driving efficiency and automation in supply chain & project management
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's in Business Administration
