Global Vendor Manager, Data Center Infrastructure

Cloudflare

. Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for data center infrastructure categories .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $104,000 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global sourcing strategies for data center infrastructure, with a strong focus on supplier management, technical capability reviews, and contract negotiation. Proven ability to collaborate across engineering and operations teams while managing supplier performance and risk assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationProject ManagementData Center Infrastructure Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Market ResearchTechnical Capability ReviewsVendor QualificationSupplier Performance ScorecardsRisk AssessmentsPower Distribution SystemsCooling SystemsStructured Cabling DesignDC Cage/Space Fitout ProcessesNegotiating Commercial Agreements

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceProcurement SystemsContract Management SystemsERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

BICSI RCDDBICSI DCDCBICSI OSPCDCPCDCEPE LicensePMP

Industry Keywords

Data Center InfrastructureConstruction ManagementCritical FacilitiesSupplier PortfoliosMaster Service AgreementsStatements of WorkPricing FrameworksRisk-Sharing ModelsTotal Cost of OwnershipGlobal Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for data center infrastructure categories
Build and maintain supplier portfolios across multiple geographies
Conduct market research and supplier landscape analysis
Create category-specific sourcing plans balancing cost, quality, capacity, and risk
Perform technical capability reviews and vendor qualification
Lead technical due diligence, reference site visits, portfolio reviews, and proof-of-concept evaluations
Lead end-to-end supplier onboarding through contract execution
Negotiate master service agreements, statements of work, pricing frameworks, and risk-sharing models
Design and implement supplier performance scorecards and business review cadences
Manage supplier risk assessments, corrective action plans, and critical issue escalations
Partner with Infrastructure Engineering, DC Operations, Network Engineering, Power Engineering, Facilities, Procurement, Legal, and Finance teams
Support project delivery through vendor readiness, scope clarity, execution oversight, and issue resolution
Build strategic vendor partnerships while identifying consolidation, standardization, and total cost of ownership reduction opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field
8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management within data center infrastructure, construction, or critical facilities industries
Technical knowledge of data center infrastructure, including power distribution systems, cooling systems, structured cabling design, and full-scale DC cage/space fitout processes
Proven experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing infrastructure supplier relationships end-to-end
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives and deliver results on time
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to technical and commercial detail
Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate with engineers, operations teams, and vendors while influencing without direct authority
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment with distributed teams and suppliers across multiple time zones
Proficiency in Google Workspace applications and familiarity with procurement, contract management, or ERP systems
Professional certifications such as BICSI RCDD/DCDC/OSP, CDCP/CDCE, PE license, PMP, or procurement certifications are bonus points, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity plan participation
Medical/Rx Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Spending Accounts
Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
Global Travel Medical Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Participation Plan
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave