Nvidia Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing - Real Estate Data Center Construction 

United States, California 

822253353

What you’ll be doing:

• Work with key internal partners (Project Management, Legal, Finance, and Engineering) to discover opportunities for cost savings and enhanced contract terms for Real Estate and Data Center construction.

• Support the goals of the Real Estate Construction and DC MEP Engineering & Construction teams to help achieve NVIDIA's overall mission.

• Develop category strategies, research suppliers, and establish a scalable supply base for NVIDIA's growing portfolio.

• Lead sourcing activities, including RFXs and negotiations for construction-related contracts such as general contractors, MEP design-build, engineering, architects, development managers, and cost consultants.

• Complete the sourcing process from beginning to end, offering regular status updates to internal collaborators.

• Uphold high ethical standards with a strong focus on quality work and customer satisfaction.

• Identify areas for process and toolset improvement, develop strategic plans to increase efficiency and productivity, and monitor performance to ensure objectives are met.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• 12+ years of strategic sourcing experience in a fast-paced technology company.

• 3+ years of leadership experience.

• Demonstrated capability to collaborate effectively with different collaborators to meet challenging project timelines and lead negotiation groups for intricate construction and development agreements.

• Proficiency in procurement for Real Estate and Data Center construction contracts, emphasizing Design-Build and Cost + Fixed Fee % with GMP.

• Skilled negotiator capable of achieving favorable contractual terms and market-competitive commercial rates.

• Experience in qualifying and developing a supply base of qualified construction contractors in collaboration with internal business partners.

• Strong business insight to make informed decisions in an environment of incomplete data and rapidly changing plans and priorities.

• Proficiency with project management and procurement tools such as e-RFx and Contract Lifecycle Management.

• Exceptional communication skills, with experience presenting to senior management.

• International construction procurement experience across NALA, EMEA, and APAC regions.

• Collaborative, hands-on approach with a growth mindset and innovative use of AI.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Master’s or equivalent experience.

• Expert contract negotiation skills.

• Experience with Colo and CSP agreements is highly desirable.

• Detailed technical knowledge of the latest rack cooling systems and MEP equipment for next-generation data centers.

• Experience providing construction procurement support for campus development.