Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager

NVIDIA is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager to join its Global Corporate Indirect Procurement team. The successful candidate will lead procurement efforts and supplier relationships for Real Estate and Data Center Construction, focusing on delivering optimal solutions, driving cost savings, and improving commercial terms.

Responsibilities:

• Work with internal partners to assess opportunities for cost savings and improved contract terms
• Support the objectives of the Real Estate and DC MEP Engineering & Construction teams
• Develop and implement category plans, perform market research, and establish a scalable supply base
• Lead sourcing activities, including RFXs and negotiations with construction-related contractors
• Implement sourcing process project management from start to end
• Deliver results with a strong commitment to quality, ethics, and customer-focused delivery
• Identify areas for process improvement and develop strategic plans to increase efficiency and productivity

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of strategic sourcing experience, with a proven track record of leading large-scale capital expenditure construction programs
• Proven ability to work effectively with various collaborators and lead negotiation teams
• Expertise in procurement for Real Estate Construction contracts, focusing on Design-Build and Cost + Fixed Fee % with GMP
• Skilled negotiator able to achieve favorable contractual terms and market-competitive commercial rates
• Experience in qualifying and developing a supply base of qualified construction contractors
• Business acumen to make informed decisions in an environment of incomplete data and quickly changing plans and priorities
• Experience with project management and procurement tools
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to give presentations to senior management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or other advanced degree
• Expert contract negotiation skills
• Experience with Colo and CSP agreements
• Detailed technical and supply base knowledge of latest rack cooling systems and MEP equipment for next-generation data centers
• Experience in providing construction procurement support for campus development