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Meta · 1 week ago

Technical Sourcing Manager, Data Center Power

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$208K/yr - $289K/yr

12+ years exp

Meta develops and deploys scale infrastructure globally, supporting over 3.8B users. They are seeking a Technical Sourcing Manager to optimize the sourcing strategy for infrastructure power, partnering with R&D Engineering and Product Development teams to drive supply chain technology roadmap and deliver best value.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop domain strategies to yield optimal economic and supply risk outcomes for technology infrastructure

Influence internal infrastructure product direction both commercially and technically to yield optimal data-driven results. Provide technical, supplier expertise and consulting to cross-functional partners for technology migration and lower TCO

Influence supplier technology roadmaps to ensure Meta’s architectural and technical requirements are met, in conjunction with a cross-functional team. Lead the creation and definition of future technology directions with cross-functional partners

Maintain current knowledge of the technology and industry trends for the relevant power technologies and perform competitive analysis on relevant products

Drive in-depth technical relationships with external partners at the leadership level, including fostering new relationships for Meta

Provide technical review and analysis, and responses to supplier proposals and RFx's. Resolve all technical queries arising from the quote process

Own technical expertise in supplier negotiations and provide review/input for product development including statement of work and master supply agreements

Develop supplier technical process improvement plans to improve quality, manufacturing scale, cost and time to deployment

Partner with other Meta orgs to represent Meta at industry events and forums

Ability to travel internationally to data center sites and meet with suppliers and industry partners

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringData Center InfrastructurePower TechnologiesEnergy Storage SolutionsSupplier NegotiationsTechnical RelationshipsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

BS in Electrical Engineering or related technical field or equivalent combination of education

12+ years of technical experience in an engineering, product management, or supply chain organizations within data center providers, utilities, power electronics, or associated infrastructure-related industries

Experience with local grid optimization, modular & pre-fabricated build solutions, and energy storage and backup power solutions

Familiarity with electrical industry regulations and utility standards

Proven experience interfacing with and establishing technical relationships with management at suppliers or customers

Blend of technical, commercial and operational experience to understand the relationship between technical roadmap, demand/supply, negotiations

Knowledge of technology roadmaps and a proven pragmatic approach to influencing product roadmaps

Proven experience moving from strategy to execution and delivering results

Interpersonal and communication skills with experience influencing, negotiating, building consensus and making strategic decisions

Preferred

Masters or Ph.D. degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

15+ years of technical experience in data center infrastructure or equivalent large-scale infrastructure industries

Experience with energy management, power quality, controls and monitoring software solutions

Experience interfacing with internal and external partners in an entrepreneurial and cross-functional environment, requiring a latitude for independent judgment while coordinating people and technical resources

Experience in cross-functional and industry influence