Job Description
Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Basic Function:
We are seeking a Director of Supply Chain & Procurement to architect, lead, and continuously evolve an enterprise-grade supply chain for large-scale data center development. This role is not transactional, it is strategic, market-facing, and highly influential.
You will own procurement strategy across power, mechanical, electrical, and digital infrastructure, managing vendor relationships where capacity, lead time, and geopolitical risk matter as much as price. This leader will shape how we secure constrained equipment, partner with manufacturers, and protect schedules in volatile global markets.
This role is ideal for someone who has operated inside (or alongside) hyperscalers, large developers, EPCs, mission-critical integrators or related positions—and wants broader authority to build something enduring.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
Design and execute a long-range supply chain strategy aligned with multi-year data center development pipelines
Anticipate and mitigate risks related to capacity constraints, long-lead equipment, tariffs, logistics disruptions, and supplier concentration
Establish early-procurement and capacity-reservation models for critical systems
Procurement & Commercial Execution
Lead procurement of major data center systems, including:
- Medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution, Switchgear, UPS, generators, transformers, Mechanical Cooling Equipment solutions (air and liquid), Racks, containment, structured cabling, controls
- Other elements that provide SB Energy with the best possible project and operational outcome
Structure and negotiate:
- Master supply agreements
- Strategic sourcing partnerships
- Capacity reservation and volume-commitment deals
Drive total cost of ownership thinking—balancing cost, risk, schedule, quality, and scalability
Vendor & Manufacturer Relationships
Serve as senior executive interface with OEMs, manufacturers, and key suppliers
Build preferred-vendor ecosystems with performance scorecards and escalation frameworks
Collaborate with engineering to influence product roadmaps and standardization
Team & Process Development
Build and lead a high-performing supply chain and procurement team
Establish scalable systems, policies, and controls suitable for rapid growth
Implement data-driven reporting for spend visibility, risk exposure, and supplier performance
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 12+ years in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing leadership
- Deep experience in data centers, mission-critical infrastructure, power generation, or advanced industrial construction
- Proven track record managing long-lead, high-risk equipment in constrained markets
- Experience working with or for:
- Hyperscalers
- Large data center developers
- EPCs / design-build firms
- OEMs serving mission-critical markets
- Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems used in data centers
- Sophisticated contract negotiation skills
- Ability to balance technical, financial, and operational priorities
- Strategic, decisive, and commercially astute
- Comfortable operating at executive and board levels
- Respected by engineers, builders, and manufacturers alike
- Calm under pressure; thrive in ambiguity and fast-moving environments
- Real authority over strategy, not just purchasing
- Direct impact on project schedules, capital efficiency, and scalability
- Exposure to executive leadership and long-term growth initiatives
- Opportunity to shape a best-in-class supply chain platform during a pivotal growth phase
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
Location: San Francisco/Bay Area, CA; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Texas preferred. Hybrid options. The position requires up to 30% domestic travel.
Base Pay - 190,000 - 220,000
The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our team. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus, a long-term incentive plan aligned with our ownership mindset, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.
Our Health & Wellness Benefits
At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
- Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
- Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
- Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
- Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
- Device Purchase Support
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.
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