• Job Description

  Req#: JR1966898

  NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables outstanding creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars.

  NVIDIA is now seeking a Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager to join our Global Corporate Procurement team, headquartered in Santa Clara, CA to support growth in NVIDIA’s data center portfolio. This position will lead supplier relationships for Data Center Buildout Construction and Facility Support Services at Colocation Data Centers critical to the success of the company, focusing on delivering optimal solutions, driving cost savings and improving overall commercial terms. The primary concentration of activities for this position will be centered on US operations but will also include support for global sourcing projects as well.

  What you’ll be doing:

  • Work with the key internal partners (Project Management, Finance and Engineering) to assess opportunities for cost savings/improved contract terms for Data Center Buildout Construction and Facility Support Services.

  • For each spend category in partnership with internal business partners, develop/own a category plan, perform market research to identify viable suppliers and establish a supply base that can scale with NVIDIA’s anticipated growth in data centers.

  • Lead sourcing activities, including RFXs and contract negotiations.

  • Execute sourcing process project management from start to end, including regular status updates to the internal partners.

  • Perform to high ethical standards, with strong quality of work mindset and customer focused delivery model.

  • Finally, you will identify areas for process/toolset improvement and develop/execute strategic plans to increase efficiency and productivity and monitor performance to ensure objectives are being met.

  What we need to see:

  • Data Center Construction and Facilities related procurement experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience

  • 12+ years of strategic sourcing experience including 2+ years of Leadership in a fast-growing/fast-paced technology company

  • Proven ability to work effectively with various teams to meet demanding project schedules and initiatives

  • Strong analytical and financial acumen (TCO, make vs. buy)

  • Experience in project management, completing RFPs and RFQs and leading negotiation teams for various spend categories

  • Strong background with procurement tools and processes (e.g. e-RFx, Reverse Auctions)

  • Strong communication skills giving presentations to senior management

  Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Master’s or other advanced degree

  • Strong negotiating skills

  • Experience with Colo and CSP agreements is highly desirable.

  • Detailed knowledge of cooling technology and MEP equipment suppliers for high-density data centers

  • Experience in Data Center Construction and Facilities related procurement in NALA, EMEA and APAC

  With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking people in the world working for us, and due to outstanding growth, our Finance teams are rapidly growing. If you're creative and autonomous with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

  The base salary range is 180,000 USD - 299,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

  You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

  NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

• About the company

  9637389 Nvidia Corporation is an American multinational technology company incorporated in Delaware and based in Santa Clara, California.

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