Sourcing Manager, Category (Electrical) at Meta in Fremont, California

Job Description:

As a Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for managing the commercial relationships with Facebook's Data Center equipment suppliers. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end sourcing of critical infrastructure (Air Handing & Cooling Technology) and ensuring strategic alignment with Facebook's technology direction and growth objectives. This position requires a strong technical acumen, proven accomplishments with cross-functional teamwork and superior negotiation skills.

Sourcing Manager, Category (Electrical) Responsibilities:

• Analyze the overall supply chain to identify risk and drive resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-times.


• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies in support of the long-range plans.


• Own the interface to and lead engagement with suppliers and cross functional partners for all RFX activities.


• Develop negotiation strategy and approach, acceptable terms and conditions and lead the Facebook negotiation through to closure.


• Drive continuous supplier improvement in purchase price and total cost, including supply chain performance cost.


• Manage the overall supplier relationship, lead and coordinate efforts to drive supplier performance improvement in all areas.


• Ensure appropriate levels of strategy, definition and development to the supply chain (physical, financial and information flows) in the areas of design, source, make and deliver have been implemented.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management or equivalent years of supply chain experience.


• 6+ years of Sourcing Management or Supply Chain Management experience in commercial sourcing roles with particular experience in Data Center/Owner Furnished Equipment/Customized Industrial Equipment or equivalent.


• Experience in drafting contracts, contract negotiations, contract strategy development and execution.


• Experience in influencing stakeholders and business partners.


• Experience in improving supply chain and supplier performance including the use of cost models and objective based performance measures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree.


• Experience with Hyperscale Data Center deployments.


• Experience with Electrical Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) Equipment.

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.



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$144,000/year to $201,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits


Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta. Apply Now