Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the role

The Strategic Sourcing Manager – DC Infrastructure Equipment role within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is dedicated to expanding and scaling the next generation of Oracle Cloud data centers. This role involves strategic sourcing decisions that affect supplier cost, technical capabilities, supply availability, and the delivery of critical infrastructure equipment to data centers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category plans for data center infrastructure equipment.
• Lead cross-functional and cross-line-of-business teams to drive competitive cost, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiencies.
• Serve as a primary interface with strategic suppliers and build strong, productive supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier negotiations and execute contractual agreements while maintaining product and commercial competitiveness.
• Conduct competitive supplier analysis, cost modeling, market analysis, and evaluation of supply chain alternatives.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and quotations against Oracle requirements and standards.
• Identify and implement supply chain initiatives, process improvements, and best practices that improve efficiency and supplier performance.
• Track supplier performance and provide feedback to ensure Oracle requirements and standards are achieved.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to influence product and supplier selection based on continuity of supply, cost, and technology.
• Build constructive stakeholder relationships across Oracle and influence decisions across different lines of business.
• Represent Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with senior leaders and executives at strategic suppliers.
• Provide direction and specialized knowledge on supply chain strategies and continuous cost improvement through supplier and partner negotiations.
• Apply balanced judgment and strong problem-solving skills to highly complex and ambiguous situations.
• Mentor colleagues, share expertise, and provide leadership across the organization.
• Promote agility, adaptability, continuous improvement, and the exploration of new ideas.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, supplier management, or supply chain management, with responsibility for infrastructure equipment or hardware.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic sourcing or category plans.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and serving as a key interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with supplier negotiations and contractual agreements, including driving competitive cost and commercial outcomes.
• Experience conducting supplier analysis, cost modeling, market analysis, proposal/quote evaluation, or supply chain analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across business, technical, and supplier organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex, and ambiguous environment.