# Strategic Sourcing Manager, Data Center Infrastructure, Electrical & Mechanical at OpenAI

- Company: OpenAI
- What the company does: Backed by Greylock, Insight and Khosla.
- Company website: https://openai.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $226K to $285K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-09
- Apply by: 2026-12-24
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openai/e99a7881-e30a-40b4-849d-b039004d11ed?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/openai-strategic-sourcing-manager-data-center-infrastructure-electrical-and-mech/

## About the role

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing strategy for electrical and mechanical infrastructure systems across Industrial Compute campuses. You will develop supplier and commercial strategies, negotiate agreements, and align supplier capacity with technical requirements and deployment plans. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or infrastructure supply chain
- Experience sourcing major infrastructure systems, industrial equipment, or equipment for large capital projects
- Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements with strategic suppliers
- Strong understanding of supplier qualification, contract strategy, performance management, and sourcing governance
- Experience partnering with engineering, construction, finance, legal, and operations teams

Tags: Scaling

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