Director, Strategic Sourcing - AI Compute (Procurement)

We are hiring a Director, Strategic Sourcing - AI Compute.

🔹Role Overview

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across cloud services, semiconductor supply chains, and hardware logistics, leveraging AI, predictive analytics, and advanced cost models.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for cloud, semiconductors, and hardware logistics

• Embed AI in supplier selection, cost modeling, and scenario planning

• Drive agile, sprint-based sourcing with business stakeholders

• Utilize AI for predictive demand and supply risk modeling

• Execute automated sourcing events across cloud and semiconductor categories

• Build strong supplier partnerships for performance and innovation

• Integrate sustainability and ESG metrics into sourcing decisions

🔹 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Supply Chain, or Engineering (MBA preferred)

• MCIPS preferred

• Certifications in Cloud Procurement or Digital Strategy are a plus

• Agile or Scrum certification is advantageous

🔹 Preferred Experience

• 8–10 years in sourcing cloud, semiconductor, or IT hardware categories

• Experience leveraging AI in procurement and category strategy

• Proven track record in cost optimization and innovation delivery

🔹 Key Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing – Expert

• Market Intelligence – Expert

• Digital Infrastructure Knowledge – Advanced

• Supplier Risk Management – Advanced

• AI-Driven Procurement – Advanced

🔹 Supporting Competencies

• Agile Methodology – Intermediate

• Negotiation & Influence – Expert

• Change Leadership – High

🔹 Expected Outcomes

• Achieve double-digit savings through data-driven negotiations

• Optimize TCO for Data Center investments

• Enhance supply chain resilience using predictive analytics

• Drive supplier innovation through strategic partnerships