About this RoleEnergyLink, a Quanta Services company, is looking for a Sourcing Manager who knows the data center world-and knows how to get complex projects sourced, negotiated, and ready to build.
This isn't traditional procurement. We're looking for someone who understands the urgency, scale, and complexity of mission-critical data center construction and can turn technical requirements into smart sourcing strategies.
From transformers and switchgear to UPS systems, generators, cooling, controls, structured cabling, and low-voltage infrastructure, you'll help secure the equipment, materials, services, and supplier partnerships that keep projects moving.
And just as importantly-you'll bring your expertise to the team, helping develop and strengthen our sourcing specialists along the way.
What You'll DoThis is a hands-on sourcing leadership role. You'll be at the center of the action-connecting technical requirements, supplier capability, commercial strategy, and project schedules to help data-center projects move from bid to build.- Own the sourcing strategy and bid execution for data-center construction projects from initial scope review through supplier recommendation and handoff to Purchasing.
- Turn technical requirements into actionable sourcing plans by reviewing RFPs, drawings, BOMs, specifications, schedules, and project priorities.
- Source critical data-center equipment and construction scopes, including transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, power distribution, cable, cooling systems, controls, structured cabling, and low-voltage infrastructure.
- Lead RFx events, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and bid leveling to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable delivery commitments.
- Identify long-lead equipment and supply-chain risks early and develop sourcing solutions that protect construction, energization, and commissioning milestones.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Category Management, and Purchasing to resolve technical and commercial issues quickly.
- Build and strengthen relationships with key data-center suppliers while evaluating capacity, manufacturing constraints, quality, and performance.
- Coach sourcing specialists through real project work, helping the team build deeper data-center knowledge and stronger sourcing capabilities.
- Track sourcing performance, improve bid turnaround and pricing accuracy, and help create scalable processes as EnergyLink's data-center business grows.
What You'll BringRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- 8-12 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or project sourcing.
- At least 4-6 years of experience supporting data center construction, mission-critical facilities, or similarly complex infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex RFP/RFQ processes, bid evaluations, supplier negotiations, and commercial analysis.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.
- Experience evaluating suppliers based on cost, capacity, lead times, quality, delivery performance, and commercial risk.
- Strong understanding of long-lead equipment and supply-chain risks that can impact construction, energization, and commissioning schedules.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and bids simultaneously while meeting aggressive project deadlines.
- Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as business and project needs require.
Preferred Qualifications- Direct sourcing experience with data center electrical infrastructure, including transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, power distribution equipment, cable, and related components.
- Experience sourcing mechanical and cooling systems, controls, structured cabling, low-voltage systems, or other mission-critical construction scopes.
- Established relationships within the data center supplier, manufacturer, OEM, subcontractor, or mission-critical construction ecosystem.
- Knowledge of current manufacturing capacity, market constraints, and lead-time challenges affecting critical data center equipment.
- Experience working within an EPC, electrical infrastructure, utility, construction, or mission-critical environment.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, or developing sourcing specialists, buyers, or procurement professionals.
- Experience with Procore, SAP, Oracle, or comparable procurement/project management systems.
- Familiarity with Buy American requirements, supplier diversity programs, client-specific sourcing requirements, and procurement audit standards.
What You'll GetAt
EnergyLink, you'll get more than a sourcing role-you'll have the opportunity to help shape how we support the rapidly growing
data center and mission-critical infrastructure market.
You can expect:
- High-impact work supporting complex, large-scale data center infrastructure projects.
- Real ownership of sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, negotiations, and critical bid decisions.
- The opportunity to become a go-to data center sourcing expert and help strengthen our internal capabilities.
- Exposure to critical infrastructure including power, electrical, cooling, controls, and low-voltage systems.
- A highly collaborative environment where you'll partner with Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Purchasing, Category Management, and key suppliers.
- Opportunities to coach and develop sourcing professionals while continuing to grow your own leadership capabilities.
- Visibility into a growing area of the business with opportunities to influence cost, schedule, supplier strategy, and project execution.
- The strength and resources of EnergyLink, a Quanta Services company, while working with a team focused on building what's next.
- A culture centered around safety, collaboration, accountability, and delivering results.
- A competitive total rewards package designed to support your career, well-being, and future.
If you're ready to bring your data center expertise to a role where your knowledge can make a measurable impact, we'd love to connect with you. 
