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Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.\nAt Cloudflare, we’re not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we’re looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a \"normalized\" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you’re the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in.\nAvailable Locations: Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; Washington D.C.\nAbout the Role\nThis role focuses on sourcing and managing suppliers globally for Data Center Infrastructure services, including structured cabling, DC infrastructure installation, power system installation, cooling system deployment, cage/space fitout, and critical infrastructure commissioning. You will create sourcing plans for infrastructure categories and deliver these through supplier capability reviews, technical assessments, pre-qualification, onboarding, and master contract negotiations.\nThis position requires deep technical knowledge of data center infrastructure design and build-out-you must understand power and cooling sizing calculations, cold aisle containment design principles, caging requirements, electrical distribution architectures, and the end-to-end process of a full-scale DC space/cage fitout. You will leverage this expertise to drive informed vendor discussions, evaluate technical proposals against Cloudflare's infrastructure standards, and negotiate competitive pricing that reflects true value and risk allocation.\nYou will forge strategic partnerships with infrastructure vendors, evaluate their performance against clearly defined technical and commercial metrics, and balance the priorities of both Cloudflare and your suppliers to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. This role complements the Global Vendor Manager, Data Center Services (focused on field services, IT asset disposal, logistics, and rack integration) by owning the infrastructure build, installation, and critical systems domain.\nKey Job Responsibilities\n Strategic Sourcing & Category Management\nDevelop and execute global sourcing strategies for data center infrastructure categories: structured cabling, power systems (UPS, PDUs, generators, electrical distribution), cooling systems (CRAC, containment, airflow), cage/space fitout, fire suppression, and commissioning services\nBuild and maintain robust supplier portfolios across multiple geographies to support Cloudflare's rapid data center expansion\nConduct market research and supplier landscape analysis to identify qualified vendors, benchmark capabilities, and maintain competitive tension\nCreate category-specific sourcing plans that balance cost competitiveness, technical quality, vendor capacity, and risk mitigation\nDrive 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of work, and pricing frameworks that deliver competitive TCO while maintaining quality\nStructure contracts with clear technical specifications, acceptance criteria, performance guarantees, and remediation terms\nManage commercial relationships including pricing reviews, volume commitments, rate card negotiations, and cost optimization\nPartner with Legal, Procurement, and Finance on contract governance, compliance, and risk management\n Performance Management & Governance\nDesign and implement supplier performance scorecards measuring project delivery timelines, technical quality (workmanship, code compliance, test pass rates), safety performance, cost adherence, and warranty responsiveness\nEstablish regular business review cadences with strategic suppliers to monitor performance, address gaps, and drive continuous improvement\nManage supplier risk assessments including financial health monitoring, capacity planning, and business continuity planning\nDrive corrective action plans when vendors underperform on technical or commercial commitments\nEscalate critical performance issues and facilitate resolution between vendors and internal stakeholders\nCross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management\nPartner with Infrastructure Engineering, DC Operations, Network Engineering, Power Engineering, and Facilities teams to translate technical requirements into vendor sourcing strategies\nServe as the primary point of contact for DC infrastructure procurement, ensuring clear communication between internal stakeholders and external vendors\nCollaborate with Procurement, Legal, and Finance teams on contract governance, compliance, risk management, and budget tracking\nDrive cross-functional alignment on supplier selection, performance escalations, contract negotiations, and category strategy\nSupport project delivery by ensuring vendor readiness, scope clarity, execution oversight, and issue resolution\nCommercial Negotiation & Vendor Relationship Management\nLeverage deep DC infrastructure knowledge to challenge vendor pricing based on material costs, labor rates, project complexity, and market benchmarks\nNegotiate volume discounts, preferred pricing tiers, framework agreements for multi-site deployments, and performance-based incentives\nStructure risk-sharing models for design-build projects, fixed-price vs. time-and-materials scopes, and contract terms that protect Cloudflare\nBuild strategic, long-term partnerships with key infrastructure vendors while maintaining competitive supplier markets\nIdentify opportunities for vendor consolidation, standardization, and total cost of ownership reduction\nExamples of desirable skills, knowledge, and experience\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field\n8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management within data center infrastructure, construction, or critical facilities industries\nDemonstrated technical knowledge of data center infrastructure including:\nPower distribution systems (electrical load calculations, UPS sizing, generator capacity, PDU selection, busway vs. whip distribution)\nCooling systems (cooling load calculations, CRAC/CRAH sizing, airflow CFM requirements, containment strategies, PUE optimization)\nStructured cabling design (fiber and copper topologies, cable management, pathway sizing, testing standards)\nFull-scale DC cage/space fitout process (layout design, clearance requirements, raised floor, overhead ladder rack, environmental separation)\nProven experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing infrastructure supplier relationships end-to-end\nStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives and deliver results on time\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to technical and commercial detail\nEffective communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate with engineers, operations teams, and vendors while influencing without direct authority\nComfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment with distributed teams and suppliers across multiple time zones\nProficiency in Google Workspace applications and familiarity with procurement, contract management, or ERP systems\nBonus points\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management, or Supply Chain\nProfessional certifications such as BICSI RCDD/DCDC/OSP, CDCP/CDCE, PE license in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, PMP, or procurement certifications (CPSM, CPM, CSCP)\n7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing with direct experience managing data center infrastructure vendors (cabling, power, cooling, fitout, commissioning)\nHands-on experience in data center construction, infrastructure deployment, or commissioning-ideally as a former engineer, project manager, or technical lead who transitioned into vendor management\nDeep familiarity with data center design standards: TIA-942, Uptime Institute Tier Standards, ASHRAE thermal guidelines, NFPA 70/75/76, hot/cold aisle containment strategies\nExperience in hyperscale, colocation, or high-growth cloud infrastructure environments\nAdvanced skills in TCO modeling, cost optimization, vendor benchmarking, and financial analysis for infrastructure projects\nAbility to read and interpret technical drawings including single-line electrical diagrams, mechanical P&IDs, structured cabling schematics, and floor plan layouts\nFamiliarity with data center energy efficiency, sustainability initiatives, and renewable energy procurement\nCompensation\nFor Denver based hires: Estimated annual salary of 93,000 - 128,000 USD\nFor Seattle based hires: Estimated annual salary of 104,000 - 143,000 USD\nFor Washington D.C. based hires: Estimated annual salary of 104,000 - 143,000 USD\nThe final offer will be in alignment with the applicable law and 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Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! 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