Sourcing Lead - Data Center Construction

Come join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) is a division of SLB; our portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, sustainable battery-grade lithium, hydrogen and Data center infrastructure solutions. To know more about NEI please visit https://www.slb.com/about/driving-energy-innovation/scaling-new-energy-systems Our Data Center infrastructure solutions business provides Innovative and cost-effective solutions that enable building faster, smarter and more resilient data centers. Our modular infrastructure solutions scale AI and cloud computing capacity while minimizing capital risk and deployment delays. From design and supply chain to commissioning and operations, by standardizing components and relocating labor to controlled offsite environments, we help reduce costs, improve lead times, and lower construction risk while ensuring quality and global repeatability. To know more about our Data Centers Infrastructure solutions please visit https://www.slb.com/products-and-services/scaling-new-energy-systems/data-center-infrastructure-solutions SLB is seeking a highly qualified and motivated sourcing Lead to manage all sourcing activities for assigned packages within data center construction projects , from prequalification through recommendation for award. The Sourcing Lead ensures that suppliers are technically and commercially qualified, that bid processes are conducted with transparency and discipline, and that selected suppliers can meet the project’s safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements. This role maintains close coordination with engineering, contracts, and logistics teams to ensure seamless flow from sourcing into procurement and execution. Roles and Responsibilities: * Develop sourcing plans and bidding schedules aligned with project procurement strategy and milestones * Identify, prequalify, and maintain a competitive pool of capable suppliers for each scope of supply * Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and coordinate clarifications between suppliers and engineering teams * Lead commercial evaluations (CBE) and coordinate technical bid evaluations (TBE) with relevant disciplines * Consolidate recommendations for award, ensuring full compliance with approval and documentation requirements * Support contract negotiations, ensuring commercial terms align with project objectives and risk profile * Maintain accurate sourcing trackers, bid registers, and correspondence archives for traceability Qualifications And Experience: * Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, or Business Administration. Equivalent sourcing experience in construction or industrial projects may be considered. * 10–15 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management for large-scale construction or industrial projects. * Proven ability to manage complex bid processes involving multiple stakeholders and disciplines * Strong commercial acumen and understanding of supplier qualification, evaluation, and negotiation practices * Experience coordinating between technical, commercial, and logistics teams to align sourcing deliverables with project needs * Previous experience and with Data Center or mission-critical facility procurement is strongly preferred. * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. * Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent is preferred * Training in commercial evaluation or supplier performance management is preferred * Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship. #LI-BB1 .