Global Sourcing Manager - Data Center Infrastructure

Shanghai Permanent RMB209,157 - RMB627,471 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to lead the strategic development of its China supply chain base, focusing on key data center infrastructure components like liquid cooling, racks, and PDUs. This role is central to building a resilient and cost-effective supply network for a US-based ODM/OEM company capitalizing on the AI boom.
  • Pioneering Role
  • Ride the AI Wave

About Our Client

Our client is a premier ODM/OEM solutions provider for modern data center infrastructure, specializing in high-power density racks, PDUs, and liquid cooling systems. Founded by industry veterans with over 16 years of experience, they bridge US innovation with Asian manufacturing excellence. Their "Critical Infrastructure, Delivered Globally" mission serves 1-tier international clients in the AI and crypto mining sectors. They are a young, dynamic team expanding our China operations to support rapid global demand.

Job Description

  • Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management: Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for key commodities. Manage the full supplier lifecycle from identification, qualification, and RFQs to negotiation and onboarding.
  • Cost Optimization & Risk Management: Build transparent Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models. Drive continuous cost improvement initiatives and develop robust supply chain risk mitigation plans, including establishing alternative sourcing channels.
  • Performance & Collaboration: Monitor and manage supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness. Collaborate closely with Engineering, SQE, and Planning teams to ensure seamless New Product Introduction (NPI) and mass production ramp-up.

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience & Education: A Bachelor's degree or higher with at least 5 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or supplier management within a manufacturing environment.
  • Industry & Technical Skills: Strong preference for candidates with direct experience in data center infrastructure (liquid cooling, racks, PDUs) or EMS/Electronic Manufacturing. Proven ability in cost analysis, contract negotiation, and understanding technical specifications.
  • Core Competencies: Fluent in both Mandarin and English (verbal and written) for cross-functional collaboration with US headquarters. A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment. Willingness to travel to supplier sites (e.g., Zhenjiang, Chengdu, Shenzhen).

What's on Offer

  • Competitive Salary: A highly competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.
  • Impactful Career: The unique opportunity to build a core business function from the ground up, with significant career growth potential in a high-growth, cutting-edge industry.
  • Global Environment: Become an integral part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial US-based company with a truly global operational footprint.
Contact
Sylan Tang
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7115175
Phone number
+86 2160268036

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Procurement Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sylan Tang
Consultant phone
+86 2160268036
Job Reference
JN-092026-7115175

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