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Director of Strategic Sourcing

Align Communications · Plano, Texas, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Align Communications's roles stay open a median of 50 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
26% of Align Communications's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Align Communications
high
12 stale, 0 reposted of 23 open
Hiring momentum
65 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Align Communications's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Align Communications.

About this role

The Director of Sourcing will lead and scale the procurement function for data center projects, overseeing a team of sourcing professionals. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving commercial outcomes for materials and subcontracted labor. The ideal candidate will leverage industry knowledge and relationships to optimize cost, quality, and speed in the supply chain.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Align Communications as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership within data center or related construction environments
  • Proven experience sourcing materials and subcontracted labor for data center fit-out projects
  • Deep knowledge of data center infrastructure components such as containment, conveyance, electrical distribution, structured cabling, and liquid cooling
  • Established relationships with key manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors in the data center ecosystem focusing on Electrical and Mechanical Suppliers
  • Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success in securing preferred pricing and strategic agreements
  • Experience setting up preferred vendor programs and long-term supplier partnerships

Nice to have

  • 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

What you get

  • 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 health and wellness goals
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Company-paid holidays

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role requires hands-on involvement in sourcing initiatives and negotiations, which may be demanding
  • The position emphasizes building relationships and partnerships, which may require significant networking and communication skills

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Listed by Align Communications on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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