Strategic Sourcing Manager, Data Center Infrastructure, Mechanical
OpenAI · San Francisco
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Frontier labonsitesenior$226k–$285k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead sourcing strategy for critical systems powering hyperscale AI campuses.
- Build resilient global supply network enabling next-generation frontier models.
- Partner with engineering and delivery teams to deploy mission-critical facilities.
What they offer
- Equity
Ideal candidate
Seasoned sourcing leader with deep mission-critical infrastructure experience who thrives on complex negotiations, executive supplier partnerships, and delivering resilient supply at hyperscale pace.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or infrastructure supply chain
- Experience sourcing major infrastructure systems, industrial equipment, or large capital projects
- Proven track record negotiating complex commercial agreements with strategic suppliers
- Strong understanding of supplier qualification, contract strategy, and performance management
- Experience partnering with engineering, construction, finance, legal, and operations teams
- Excellent analytical, financial modeling, negotiation, and executive communication skills
Lab profile
About OpenAI
Builds safe frontier AI models and products like ChatGPT for broad benefit.
What they build
- ChatGPT
- OpenAI API
- Frontier AI models
Known for
- Frontier-scale distributed ML training
- Massive GPU fleet and data center operations
- Exabyte-scale data lakes and streaming
- AI alignment and safety research
Key facts
- Operates one of the world's largest GPU fleets