Sourcing Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Every data center Hut 8 builds depends on a particular list of materials that are expensive, commodity driven, and critical to get on time. This Sourcing Manager owns those categories.  

The Sourcing Manager works cross-functionally with Engineering, Construction, Finance/AP, Legal, and Operations to protect project schedules and minimize material supply risk across capital projects. 

Some of the responsibilities you can expect include the following: 

• Own sourcing strategies for specialty construction materials including MV and LV cables, conduit,  grounding systems, fiber, , and electrical distribution equipment across the full site supply chain.  

• Lead RFQs and technical and commercial bid evaluations with Engineering, including approved manufacturers and approved equals 

• Negotiate supply and frame agreements, including copper and aluminum price adjusters, tariff fluctuation strategies lead time commitments, and warranty terms 

• Secure manufacturing slots for long lead equipment and track production against project schedules, identifying early risk indicators such as capacity constraints or sub-supplier delays 

• Qualify and dual source critical suppliers so no single manufacturer can stop a project 

• Partner with the procure-to-pay team so awarded agreements translate into accurate purchase orders, on time delivery, and payments aligned with contractual milestones 

• Report category spend, savings, and supply risk, and recommend improvements that reduce risk and improve cash flow timing 

ABOUT YOU 

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered) 

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement of electrical materials and equipment for capital projects 

• Demonstrated experience negotiating supply agreements with manufacturers and distributors, including metal price adjustment terms 

• Comfortable reading single line diagrams, cable schedules, and equipment specifications at a commercial level 

• Track record of managing long-leaded equipment and supplier capacity constraints 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving infrastructure or industrial environment 

• Preferred: Data center, utility, or mission critical project experience; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Odoo)