{"id":14036,"date":"2026-03-30T17:06:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=14036"},"modified":"2026-03-30T17:06:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:06:21","slug":"california-396-director-of-procurement-data-centers","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/vaga\/california-396-director-of-procurement-data-centers\/","title":{"rendered":"Director of Procurement, Data Centers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Descri\u00e7\u00e3o completa do trabalho<br \/>Estamos construindo a empresa que reduzir\u00e1 o risco da maior constru\u00e7\u00e3o de infraestrutura da hist\u00f3ria.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Quando as pessoas financiam clusters de GPU, os data centers que os abrigam e a infraestrutura que os alimenta, elas precisam de \"offtake\", o que significa que algu\u00e9m assinou um contrato para alugar o cluster por um per\u00edodo de tempo antes mesmo de sua constru\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>O financiamento de um cluster de GPU \u00e9 inerentemente arriscado, pois as margens s\u00e3o pequenas e os volumes s\u00e3o enormes. Os credores n\u00e3o querem assumir o risco de que os desenvolvedores de clusters n\u00e3o consigam pagar o empr\u00e9stimo, e os desenvolvedores de clusters realmente n\u00e3o querem correr o risco de n\u00e3o vender seu cluster. Como resultado, o risco \u00e9 transferido para o cliente por meio de contratos de longo prazo com pre\u00e7o fixo.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Se voc\u00ea n\u00e3o mitigar esse risco do cliente, haver\u00e1 uma bolha. N\u00e3o se trata mais de SaaS - as empresas da camada de aplicativos assinam contratos de v\u00e1rios anos para computa\u00e7\u00e3o e infer\u00eancia, mas vendem aos clientes por meio de assinaturas mensais. Se voc\u00ea errar uma compra, o jogo acaba: uma pequena mudan\u00e7a na taxa de crescimento da receita pode significar a diferen\u00e7a entre o lucro e a fal\u00eancia. Mas e se as empresas pudessem sair de seus contratos vendendo-os de volta ao mercado?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Caso contr\u00e1rio, \u00e0 medida que a IA se expande, a computa\u00e7\u00e3o s\u00f3 se torna dispon\u00edvel para pessoas que possam efetivamente assumir esse risco. Uma startup de duas pessoas em uma cidade de S\u00e3o Francisco n\u00e3o pode, de forma realista, assinar um contrato de cinco anos de compra ou venda de supercomputadores de $100m. Mas talvez ela possa comprar o m\u00eas de liquidez que outra pessoa vendeu de volta.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ent\u00e3o, \u00e9 isso que fazemos: um mercado l\u00edquido para a compra de GPUs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>About the Role:<\/p>\n<p>SF Compute\u2019s Development Team is actively deploying large GPU clusters into colocation facilities and greenfield builds. The Director of Procurement will oversee the end-to-end sourcing strategy for data center projects. This role is based at SF Compute\u2019s headquarters in San Francisco with some travel required. All applicants are required to submit a portfolio of prior data center projects.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Responsabilidades<\/p>\n<p>Own end-to-end sourcing strategy and execution for SF Compute&#8217;s critical procurement categories, including: MEP equipment (transformers, switchgear, UPS, generators, PDUs\/RPPs, chilled water plant, DLC\/liquid cooling systems, fire suppression, BMS\/controls, structured cabling); construction services (GC and specialty trade bid management, EPC\/design-build procurement); and IT\/hardware supply (GPU servers, networking equipment, cabinets, optics, and high-density rack power)<br \/>Lead competitive RFP\/RFQ processes from brief through bid analysis, commercial negotiation, and contract award; manage the full contract lifecycle including MSAs, SOWs, purchase orders, PCO tracking, and close-out documentation<br \/>Build and maintain sourcing roadmaps and commodity strategies for each category; conduct ongoing market intelligence on pricing benchmarks, lead times, supplier capacity, and supply risk \u2014 with particular focus on long-lead or sole-source items (large power transformers, custom switchgear, specialty cooling)<br \/>Develop and manage a curated panel of strategic suppliers across all categories; cultivate executive-level relationships to influence partner roadmaps and secure preferential capacity commitments; establish supplier KPIs and lead regular performance reviews<br \/>Partner with the Design &amp; Engineering Lead to translate design specifications and equipment BOMs into procurement-ready packages; flag supply chain constraints early in the design cycle to prevent late-stage design changes and schedule impacts<br \/>Coordinate with the Project Delivery Team on OFCI\/OFOI delivery programs: factory witness testing schedules, site delivery logistics, receiving inspection, and on-site equipment staging<br \/>Work with Finance to develop capital expenditure forecasts, cash-flow models, and purchase order governance; ensure procurement activities comply with SF Compute cost targets, project schedules, and applicable client contractual requirements<br \/>Build SF Compute&#8217;s procurement function from the ground up: implement systems, processes, playbooks, and approved vendor lists appropriate to our stage and growth trajectory<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>About You:<\/p>\n<p>8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with direct exposure to data center infrastructure, cloud computing hardware, or large-scale construction procurement; 3+ of those years focused on MEP equipment or construction services categories<br \/>Experienced in full-cycle procurement: market analysis, RFx design and execution, bid evaluation, commercial negotiation, contract award, and supplier performance management<br \/>Familiarity with the MEP equipment supply landscape for mission-critical facilities: key vendors, lead time dynamics, pricing benchmarks, and common commercial structures across major categories<br \/>Strong financial acumen: able to build cost models, evaluate total cost of ownership trade-offs, and communicate procurement impacts to project budgets and cash-flow forecasts<br \/>Excellent written and verbal communication; effective at aligning technical and commercial stakeholders around shared procurement decisions<br \/>You have lead and managed an internal team of direct reports, fostering team culture and employee satisfaction under your direct purview<br \/>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, Operations, or Construction Management \u2014 or equivalent relevant experience<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Some Nice to Haves:<\/p>\n<p>Experience procuring GPU compute infrastructure supply chains: server systems, high-speed networking (InfiniBand, Ethernet), optics, and high-density rack power<br \/>Experience managing OFCI\/OFOI delivery programs and factory witness testing coordination in a hyperscale data center construction context<br \/>Familiarity with modular and prefabricated MEP equipment procurement (skid-mounted, factory-built) and associated supply chain structures<br \/>APICS CSCP, ISM CPSM, or equivalent supply chain certification<br \/>Experience building procurement functions from scratch at a high-growth infrastructure or technology company<br \/>Understanding of AI infrastructure supply chain dynamics: GPU allocation cycles, NIC lead times, optical transceiver supply constraints, and long-lead capital equipment planning<br \/>Benef\u00edcios<br \/>Generosa concess\u00e3o de a\u00e7\u00f5es<br \/>Os membros da equipe recebem um sal\u00e1rio competitivo, al\u00e9m de participa\u00e7\u00e3o acion\u00e1ria na empresa<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Patroc\u00ednio de vistos<br \/>Sim, patrocinamos vistos e permiss\u00f5es de trabalho<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Correspond\u00eancia de aposentadoria<br \/>Equiparamos os planos 401(k) em at\u00e9 4%<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Assist\u00eancia m\u00e9dica, odontol\u00f3gica e oftalmol\u00f3gica<br \/>Oferecemos seguro m\u00e9dico, odontol\u00f3gico e oftalmol\u00f3gico competitivo para funcion\u00e1rios e dependentes e cobrimos 100% dos pr\u00eamios<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tempo livre<br \/>Oferecemos folga remunerada ilimitada, bem como mais de 10 feriados observados<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Licen\u00e7a parental<br \/>Oferecemos aos pais biol\u00f3gicos, adotivos e adotivos uma folga remunerada para passar um tempo de qualidade com a fam\u00edlia<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Almo\u00e7o di\u00e1rio<br \/>Oferecemos almo\u00e7o di\u00e1rio para os funcion\u00e1rios<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Or\u00e7amento ilimitado para livros do escrit\u00f3rio<br \/>Voc\u00ea pode comprar quantos livros quiser para o escrit\u00f3rio<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A San Francisco Compute Company tem o compromisso de manter um local de trabalho livre de discrimina\u00e7\u00e3o e ass\u00e9dio.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tomamos decis\u00f5es de emprego com base nas necessidades do neg\u00f3cio, nos requisitos do trabalho e nas qualifica\u00e7\u00f5es individuais, sem levar em conta ra\u00e7a, cor, religi\u00e3o, cren\u00e7a, nacionalidade, origem social ou \u00e9tica, idade, defici\u00eancia f\u00edsica, mental ou sensorial, orienta\u00e7\u00e3o sexual, identidade ou express\u00e3o de g\u00eanero, estado civil, uni\u00e3o civil ou status de parceria dom\u00e9stica, servi\u00e7o militar passado ou presente, status de HIV, hist\u00f3rico m\u00e9dico familiar ou informa\u00e7\u00f5es gen\u00e9ticas, status familiar ou parental, incluindo gravidez, ou qualquer outro status protegido por lei.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Agradecemos a oportunidade de considerar candidatos qualificados com registros de pris\u00f5es ou condena\u00e7\u00f5es anteriores. Nosso compromisso com a diversidade inclui a contrata\u00e7\u00e3o de indiv\u00edduos talentosos, independentemente de seus antecedentes criminais, de acordo com as leis locais, estaduais e federais, incluindo a Fair Chance Ordinance de S\u00e3o Francisco e as leis de proibi\u00e7\u00e3o de uso de caixas de correio da Calif\u00f3rnia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Se voc\u00ea precisar de acomoda\u00e7\u00f5es razo\u00e1veis por qualquer motivo, entre em contato conosco pelo e-mail hiring@sfcompute.com<\/p>\n<p>Faixa de compensa\u00e7\u00e3o: $250K - $350K<\/p>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"pmpro_default_level":"","_promoted":"","_job_location":"California","_application":"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/viewjob?jk=e28e5fd02a19215e&tk=1jkvoi49jgfal87f&from=serp&vjs=3","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":"","_joinchat":[]},"job-types":[396],"class_list":{"0":"post-14036","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"pmpro-has-access","7":"job-type-visa-sponsorship"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/14036","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/pt-br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=14036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}