Cerebras Systems - Data Center - Director of Procurement (Equipment and Contracts)
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Requirements
• 12–15+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain for large-scale infrastructure projects.• Strong experience in data center, mission-critical, or industrial environments.• Deep knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment supply chains.• Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-value contracts.• Experience managing global suppliers and multi-site programs.• Strong financial acumen and cost management expertise.• Ability to operate in a fast-moving, ambiguous startup environment.• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. • Location: Remote, USA • Location • The base salary range for this position is $280,000 to $350,000 annually. Actual compensation may include bonus and equity, and will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.
Responsibilities
• Own procurement strategy for all data center equipment including electrical, mechanical, and IT infrastructure.• Lead sourcing and contracting for major equipment packages (switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, cooling systems, racks).• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, lead times, and risk allocation with suppliers and contractors.• Develop and manage master service agreements (MSAs), purchase agreements, and vendor contracts.• Drive cost optimization while maintaining speed and quality of delivery.• Partner with construction and engineering teams to align procurement with deployment schedules.• Manage supplier performance, ensuring on-time delivery and quality compliance.• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including long-lead constraints and market volatility.• Build strategic relationships with key OEMs and vendors.• Establish scalable procurement processes, tools, and reporting mechanisms.• Track and forecast spend across multiple projects and regions. • Lead contract negotiations for EPCs, GCs, and major vendors.• Define contract structures that align incentives with schedule and performance outcomes.• Manage change orders, claims, and commercial disputes.• Ensure clear scope definition and risk allocation across all agreements.• Standardize contract templates for rapid deployment across multiple sites.• Partner with legal and finance to ensure compliance and governance.
Benefits
• People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras: • Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU. • Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research. • Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world. • Enjoy job stability with startup vitality. • Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs. • Read our blog: Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2026.
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