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Strategic Sourcing Director, OFCI Equipment

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full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Alabama • Arizona • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Lead and develop a team responsible for sourcing electrical, mechanical, modular, and related OFCI equipment.
  • Set and execute category strategies that support long-range capacity planning, cost control, and growth targets.
  • Build and maintain a multi-sourced supplier network that supports reliability, innovation, and scale.
  • Own commercial strategy, including contract structures, pricing models, and supplier performance standards.
  • Establish should-cost models and lead negotiations that improve cost, terms, and lifecycle value.
  • Partner with Design, Construction, Operations, and Supply Chain Execution to align sourcing plans with build schedules and lead times.
  • Provide oversight for Vendor Managed Inventory programs and equipment delivery performance.
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions, obsolescence, and supplier performance issues.
  • Manage OFCI budgets and lead value engineering efforts without compromising quality or reliability.
  • Ensure sourcing activities comply with internal policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
  • Communicate clearly with executives and stakeholders on progress, risks, and key performance indicators.

Requirements

  • Deep experience sourcing mechanical, electrical, modular, or data center specific equipment and services.
  • Proven leadership of sourcing or supply chain teams with responsibility for supplier strategy and performance.
  • Strong knowledge of OFCI procurement models and contract structures.
  • Experience developing category strategies and managing supplier negotiations.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional programs tied to capital projects.
  • Experience with Vendor Managed Inventory or similar inventory optimization models (Nice-to-have).
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, project controls, and supply chain analytics tools (Nice-to-have).
  • Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or mission-critical environments (Nice-to-have).
Benefits
  • Generous Benefits Package - Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcingcategory strategiessupplier negotiationsOFCI procurement modelscontract structurescost controlvalue engineeringsupply chain risk managementVendor Managed Inventorysupply chain analytics
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingnegotiationproblem-solvingoversightstakeholder managementcross-functional leadershipperformance management