Director of Procurement – Equipment and Contracts
Cerebras Systems
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
Visit company websiteExplore more
Salary
💰 $280,000 - $350,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Own procurement strategy for all data center equipment including electrical, mechanical, and IT infrastructure
- Lead sourcing and contracting for major equipment packages (switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, cooling systems, racks)
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, lead times, and risk allocation with suppliers and contractors
- Develop and manage master service agreements (MSAs), purchase agreements, and vendor contracts
- Drive cost optimization while maintaining speed and quality of delivery
- Partner with construction and engineering teams to align procurement with deployment schedules
- Manage supplier performance, ensuring on-time delivery and quality compliance
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including long-lead constraints and market volatility
- Build strategic relationships with key OEMs and vendors
- Establish scalable procurement processes, tools, and reporting mechanisms
- Track and forecast spend across multiple projects and regions
- Lead contract negotiations for EPCs, GCs, and major vendors
- Define contract structures that align incentives with schedule and performance outcomes
- Manage change orders, claims, and commercial disputes
- Ensure clear scope definition and risk allocation across all agreements
- Standardize contract templates for rapid deployment across multiple sites
- Partner with legal and finance to ensure compliance and governance.
Requirements
- 12–15+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain for large-scale infrastructure projects
- Strong experience in data center, mission-critical, or industrial environments
- Deep knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment supply chains
- Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-value contracts
- Experience managing global suppliers and multi-site programs
- Strong financial acumen and cost management expertise
- Ability to operate in a fast-moving, ambiguous startup environment
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
- Bonuses
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
procurement strategysourcingcontract negotiationcost optimizationsupplier performance managementrisk mitigationcontract managementfinancial acumenvendor managementsupply chain management
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementcommunication skillsleadershipstrategic relationship buildingproblem-solvingadaptabilitynegotiationteam collaborationorganizational skillsdecision-making