Principal, Data Center Supply Chain Lead

Lambda

. Own multi-year sourcing and category strategies for datacenter equipment and construction scopes .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $211,000 - $331,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement for datacenter infrastructure, with a strong focus on contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and cost-reduction strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with executives to drive policy change and operational excellence.

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Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationSupply Chain ManagementCategory ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

ProcurementContract AdministrationChange Order ManagementData AnalyticsCost Reduction StrategiesRisk AssessmentSupplier Performance AuditsDelivery Model NegotiationMaster Agreement NegotiationConstruction Contracting

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationPersuasionCross-Functional CollaborationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

AI and Automation Tooling

Industry Keywords

Datacenter InfrastructureConstruction ManagementEPC AgreementsGeneral ContractorsSupply-Constrained Markets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own multi-year sourcing and category strategies for datacenter equipment and construction scopes
Partner with Construction, Design, and Development from site selection through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover
Own procurement of long-lead datacenter infrastructure equipment and sequence awards and deliveries to protect the critical path
Lead contracting strategy for general contractors, EPCs, design firms, and specialty trades
Select and negotiate commercial models including lump sum, GMP, cost-plus, and design-build
Serve as lead negotiator on high-value construction and equipment agreements and partner with Legal on master agreement terms
Own owner-furnished equipment strategy, including direct purchasing, logistics, storage, warranty, and installation interfaces
Drive change-order discipline, assess claims and schedule impacts, and partner on resolution
Identify and realize long-term cost-reduction opportunities through standardization, volume aggregation, early buys, and design-to-cost
Build strategic partnerships with OEMs, contractors, and trade partners to secure capacity and delivery slots
Negotiate and oversee delivery commitments, milestones, and SLAs across vendors and construction partners
Set procurement and contract-execution standards and provide executive briefings on risks and contingency plans
Identify threats to schedule, cost, and safety and drive remediation
Oversee supplier and contractor performance through audits, site walks, and business reviews
Define and execute industry and ecosystem engagement strategy across the datacenter construction supply base

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep, hands-on experience across end-to-end supply chain and strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management — typically 10+ years, or 8+ with a Master's degree
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience owning multi-year category strategies for complex, high-spend, supply-constrained areas
Recognized lead negotiator with experience personally closing complex contracts
Experience setting process, policy, or governance standards and driving policy change
3+ years of informal or indirect team leadership, coaching senior practitioners, and driving cross-functional consensus
Ability to brief and persuade executives and build compelling business cases
Fluency with data for anticipating risk, modeling change-order impact, and defending decisions
Ability to operate in ambiguity, on compressed timelines, and in supply-constrained markets
Experience working with general contractors, construction managers, design and engineering firms, and specialty trades
Experience leading construction contracting and contract administration, including delivery models, GC/EPC and trade agreements, change orders, claims, and closeout
Experience procuring long-lead datacenter or critical-facility infrastructure equipment and sequencing it against live construction schedules
Nice to have: datacenter infrastructure equipment category management experience
Nice to have: datacenter capacity program management experience
Nice to have: master agreement negotiation and contract dispute resolution experience
Nice to have: sourcing process, governance, or supplier management practice implementation experience
Nice to have: AI and automation tooling experience in supply chain or procurement workflows
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan