Director of Sourcing
Align CommunicationsPlano, TX
Full Time
Posted July 9, 2026
$5k - $5k
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Strategic Sourcing Leader to build, lead, and scale our procurement function for data center white space projects solutions.
Requirements
- Strategic sourcing and category management
- Supplier relationship management
- Commercial negotiation and contract structuring
- Market intelligence and pricing strategy
- Leadership, process design and operational scaling
- To summarize, we seek someone that has proven expertise to lead a scalable, high-performing procurement function. Establish strategic supplier partnerships and preferred vendor programs that provide improved lead times, supplier responsiveness, and material availability, as well as measurable cost savings and margin improvement through sourcing strategies.
- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership within data center, mission-critical, or related construction environments
- Proven experience sourcing materials and subcontracted labor for data center fit-out projects
- Deep knowledge of: Data center infrastructure components (containment, conveyance, electrical distribution, structured cabling, liquid cooling) Industry pricing models, supply chains, and vendor landscape
- Established relationships with key manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors in the data center ecosystem with a focus on Electrical and Mechanical Suppliers.
- Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success securing preferred pricing, rebates, and strategic agreements
- Experience setting up preferred vendor programs and long-term supplier partnerships
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams
- Experience working with or sourcing from OEM manufacturers and developing white-label solutions
- Technical knowledge to evaluate products, specifications, and installation requirements
- Familiarity with hyperscale data center standards and colocation environments
- Experience aligning procurement strategies with construction sequencing and fast-track project delivery
- To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note-taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.
Benefits & Perks
- At Align, we believe that supporting our employees both personally and professionally is key to our success. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to promote health, wellness, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match at 3% up to an annual maximum of $5k.
- Complimentary ClassPass membership to support your health and wellness goals
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company-paid holidays
- Cellphone Reimbursement Program
- Floating Holiday to celebrate a day that is meaningful to you
- Pre-tax commuter benefits, where applicable
- Employee wellness programs, events, and team-building activities
- Employee referral program
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