# Strategic Sourcing Manager, Data Center Infrastructure, Owner Furnished Equipment 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: 2026-08-23
- Apply by: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openai/831e2f91-c213-4208-9eb3-4ce2cc6b9acf?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/openai-strategic-sourcing-manager-data-center-infrastructure-owner-furnished-equ/

## About the role

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Data Center Infrastructure: Owner Furnished Equipment to lead sourcing strategy for the critical infrastructure systems that power Industrial Compute campuses. This role will develop commercial strategies, negotiate strategic supplier agreements, and manage relationships across engineering, construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure partners responsible for delivering mission-critical facilities. 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, Operations, Finance, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or infrastructure supply chain management
- Experience sourcing major infrastructure systems, industrial equipment, mission-critical facilities, or large capital projects
- Proven experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with strategic suppliers
- Strong understanding of supplier qualification, contract strategy, supplier performance management, and sourcing governance
- Experience partnering with engineering, construction, finance, legal, and operations organizations

Tags: Scaling

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