Strategic Sourcing Specialist
AIVRESAbout Aivres Aivres is a leading global data center and cloud computing solutions provider committed to delivering innovative technologies that propel the world’s leading industries to new frontiers. We deliver and deploy robust, performance-optimized, purpose-built platforms to major data centers around the globe. We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our Milpitas office, CA. Primary Responsibilities Develop and execute category strategies for test and lab equipment, engineering services, and other indirect materials and services. Lead RFIs, RFPs, supplier selection, negotiations, contract execution, and supplier onboarding activities. Analyze spend, market trends, and supplier capabilities to identify cost savings, risk mitigation, and innovation opportunities. Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements through supplier consolidation, standardization, and lifecycle management. Support capital equipment planning and procurement activities for engineering and lab environments. Supplier Relationship Management Develop and maintain strategic relationships with equipment suppliers, technical service providers, contractors, and corporate service suppliers. Conduct supplier business reviews and monitor performance against cost, quality, delivery, service, and innovation metrics. Lead supplier risk assessments, performance improvement initiatives, and business continuity planning efforts. Engineering & Corporate Services Procurement Partner with engineering and lab teams to source test equipment, laboratory instruments, calibration and maintenance services, engineering contractors, and specialized technical resources. Support procurement activities across corporate indirect categories such as facilities services, professional services, workplace services, and other assigned business support functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize spend, improve service delivery, and ensure sourcing decisions align with business objectives and technical requirements. Contract & Commercial Management Negotiate pricing, statements of work, service agreements, maintenance contracts, and commercial terms. Manage supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle, including renewals, compliance, and performance management. Track and report savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. 7+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience. Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills. Proven ability to deliver measurable cost savings and business value. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities. Preferred Experience sourcing test and lab equipment, engineering services, contingent labor, or technical service providers. Experience managing corporate services and indirect procurement categories in a technology, semiconductor, manufacturing, or engineering environment. Knowledge of category management, supplier relationship management (SRM), and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies. EEO Statement Aivres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Aivres to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Details: Job Location: Milpitas, California, United States Department: Purchasing Job Type: Full-time, on-site How to Apply: To apply, please send your resume to ushr@aivres.com.