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OpenAI's Industrial Compute organization is building hyperscale AI infrastructure ecosystems in partnership with leading cloud providers, engineering firms, construction partners, utilities, and equipment manufacturers. The Strategic Sourcing team develops and executes commercial strategies ensuring reliable access to equipment, materials, and strategic partners needed to deliver infrastructure at unprecedented scale.
As Strategic Sourcing Manager for Data Center Infrastructure, you will lead sourcing strategy for critical infrastructure systems powering Industrial Compute campuses globally. You will develop long-term commercial strategies, negotiate strategic supplier agreements, and manage relationships across engineering, construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure partners.
Key responsibilities include: developing sourcing strategies for data center infrastructure systems; leading strategic supplier selection, RFx processes, and contract execution for major programs; building executive relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, EPC firms, and vendors; partnering with Infrastructure Delivery and Engineering to align sourcing with project schedules and technical requirements; collaborating with Capacity Planning to ensure supplier capacity aligns with infrastructure roadmaps; evaluating supplier capabilities across manufacturing, quality, financial health, and operational maturity; identifying and mitigating supply chain risks through diversification and long-term agreements; monitoring global market conditions, manufacturing trends, and geopolitical risks; developing supplier scorecards and performance metrics; supporting executive decisions through financial analysis and market intelligence; and partnering with Legal and Finance to structure scalable commercial agreements.
You will need 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or infrastructure supply chain management, with proven expertise sourcing major infrastructure systems, industrial equipment, or large capital projects. A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field is required. Strong analytical, financial modeling, negotiation, and executive communication skills are essential. Preferred experience includes sourcing HV/MV substations, electrical distribution equipment, cooling systems, structural steel, piping components, and familiarity with hyperscale cloud, AI infrastructure, or semiconductor programs. Experience with global supplier networks across North America, Europe, and Asia, and with EPC or design-build delivery partners is valued.
