Sourcing Manager Data Center Services

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for data center services categories including data center field services IT asset disposal network provisioning logistics rack integration and infrastructure service delivery
• Build and maintain robust supplier portfolios across multiple geographies to support Cloudflare's expanding data center footprint
• Conduct comprehensive market research and supplier landscape analysis to identify emerging vendors and benchmark existing supplier performance

• Lead end-to-end supplier onboarding process from identification through contract execution
• Perform supplier capability reviews pre-qualification assessments and due diligence to ensure vendors meet Cloudflare's technical operational and compliance standards
• Negotiate master service agreements statements of work and pricing frameworks that deliver competitive total cost of ownership while maintaining service quality

• Design implement and continuously improve supplier performance scorecards and KPIs in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Establish regular business review cadences with strategic suppliers to monitor performance address gaps and drive continuous improvement
• Manage supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for business continuity

• Partner with Data Center Operations Infrastructure Engineering Logistics and Procurement teams to understand requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for data center services procurement ensuring clear communication between internal teams and external suppliers
• Drive cross-functional alignment on supplier selection performance issues and contract negotiations

• Monitor supplier market dynamics pricing trends and industry best practices to maintain competitive sourcing strategies
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase sourcing efficiency reduce cycle times and enhance supplier experience
• Develop and maintain category playbooks sourcing templates and negotiation strategies

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing procurement or supplier management preferably within technology infrastructure or related industries
• Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing supplier relationships end-to-end
• Solid understanding of procurement processes including sourcing contracting and supplier onboarding
• Proven ability to develop and track supplier performance metrics and service level agreements
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results on time
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across teams and influence without direct authority
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced global environment with distributed teams and suppliers
• Proficiency in Google Workspace applications and familiarity with procurement or ERP systems

• Master's degree in Business Administration Supply Chain or related field
• Professional certification such as CPSM CPM CSCP or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing with direct experience in data center services categories (data center field services IT asset disposal network provisioning logistics rack integration or infrastructure service delivery)
• Proven track record of developing category strategies and driving complex multi-million-dollar sourcing initiatives from inception to completion
• Deep familiarity with data center operations and the ability to evaluate technical supplier capabilities against operational requirements
• Experience working in hyperscale high-growth technology or cloud infrastructure environments
• Advanced skills in total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling cost optimization and financial analysis
• Knowledge of international trade regulations import/export requirements and regional compliance standards across multiple geographies
• Hands-on experience with e-procurement platforms supplier management software and procurement analytics tools
• Experience managing supplier risk assessments business continuity planning or disaster recovery programs

What We Do

Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE: NET) is the leading connectivity cloud company on a mission to help build a better Internet. It empowers organizations to make their employees applications and networks faster and more secure everywhere while reducing complexity and cost. Cloudflare’s connectivity cloud delivers the most full-featured unified platform of cloud-native products and developer tools so any organization can gain the control they need to work develop and accelerate their business. Powered by one of the world’s largest and most interconnected networks Cloudflare blocks billions of threats online for its customers every day. It is trusted by millions of organizations – from the largest brands to entrepreneurs and small businesses to nonprofits humanitarian groups and governments across the globe.

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