Sourcing Manager, Data Center Services

Cloudflare

Sourcing Manager driving strategic partnerships for data center services at Cloudflare. Overseeing global supplier onboarding and performance management for operational efficiency.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for data center services categories including data center field services, IT asset disposal, network provisioning, logistics, rack integration, and infrastructure service delivery
Build and maintain robust supplier portfolios across multiple geographies to support Cloudflare's expanding data center footprint
Conduct comprehensive market research and supplier landscape analysis to identify emerging vendors and benchmark existing supplier performance
Lead end-to-end supplier onboarding process from identification through contract execution
Perform supplier capability reviews, pre-qualification assessments, and due diligence to ensure vendors meet Cloudflare's technical, operational, and compliance standards
Negotiate master service agreements, statements of work, and pricing frameworks that deliver competitive total cost of ownership while maintaining service quality
Design, implement, and continuously improve supplier performance scorecards and KPIs in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Establish regular business review cadences with strategic suppliers to monitor performance, address gaps, and drive continuous improvement
Manage supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for business continuity
Partner with Data Center Operations, Infrastructure Engineering, Logistics, and Procurement teams to understand requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies
Serve as the primary point of contact for data center services procurement, ensuring clear communication between internal teams and external suppliers
Drive cross-functional alignment on supplier selection, performance issues, and contract negotiations
Monitor supplier market dynamics, pricing trends, and industry best practices to maintain competitive sourcing strategies
Identify process improvement opportunities to increase sourcing efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance supplier experience
Develop and maintain category playbooks, sourcing templates, and negotiation strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, preferably within technology, infrastructure, or related industries
Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing supplier relationships end-to-end
Solid understanding of procurement processes, including sourcing, contracting, and supplier onboarding
Proven ability to develop and track supplier performance metrics and service level agreements
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results on time
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across teams and influence without direct authority
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment with distributed teams and suppliers
Proficiency in Google Workspace applications and familiarity with procurement or ERP systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingprocurementsupplier managementnegotiating commercial agreementssupplier performance metricsservice level agreementsproject managementmarket researchsupplier capability reviewsrisk assessments

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detaileffective communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationinfluence without authorityability to manage multiple prioritiesresults-orientedadaptability