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# Director of Sourcing at Align Communications

- **Company:** Align Communications
- **Location:** Plano, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-07-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/align46/jobs/5183852007

## Job description

Join the Team!

Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love?

At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart!

We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Strategic Sourcing Leader to build, lead, and scale our procurement function for data center white space projects solutions. This role will oversee a team of sourcing professionals while directly driving strategy, supplier relationships, and commercial outcomes across both materials and subcontracted labor.

As a specialized technology solutions provider delivering end-to-end design, procurement, and delivery of data center white space & AI HPC cabling solutions, this role is critical to optimizing cost, quality, and speed across our supply chain. The ideal candidate brings deep industry relationships, strong commercial acumen, and a track record of developing strategic partnerships within the data center ecosystem with a focus on Electrical and Mechanical Suppliers.

Key skills:

- Strategic sourcing and category management
- Supplier relationship management
- Commercial negotiation and contract structuring
- Market intelligence and pricing strategy
- Leadership, process design and operational scaling

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team
- Establish sourcing strategies, processes, and standards to support rapid scaling of data center fit-out operations
- Drive a culture of accountability, commercial rigor, and continuous improvement
- Remain hands-on in key sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and supplier engagements

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

- Own sourcing strategy and execution for all materials and subcontracted labor related to data center white space fit-out
- Develop and implement category strategies across:
- Structural support systems, containment, and conveyance (ladder racks, cable trays, cabinets, HACs)
- Electrical power distribution (UPS systems, busway, whip, RPPs, feeders, and associated cabling)
- Data cabling (fiber optic and copper / low voltage systems)
- Liquid cooling infrastructure (CDUs, TCS Loops, rear door heat exchanger solutions)
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers aligned with cost, quality, and delivery goals
- Negotiate pricing, terms, rebates, and volume-based agreements leveraging company spend

Supplier & Partner Development

- Build and maintain strategic relationships with:
- OEMs and manufacturers
- National and regional distributors
- Electrical contractors (power distribution installation)
- Structured cabling contractors (fiber and LVC installation)
- Specialized labor providers (liquid cooling, rack/cabinet install, containment and conveyance installation)
- Establish preferred vendor programs and long-term partnerships to ensure capacity, priority delivery, and competitive pricing
- Explore white-label and direct OEM manufacturing opportunities (e.g., cabling and standardized components)
- Expansion of supplier network and introduction of innovative sourcing models (e.g., OEM direct, white-label solutions)

Commercial Strategy & Market Intelligence

- Leverage deep understanding of industry pricing benchmarks, supply chain dynamics, and lead times
- Continuously assess market conditions to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply risks
- Develop creative, “outside-the-box” sourcing strategies to optimize total cost of ownership, speed to delivery, and scalability
- Ensure procurement strategies align with project schedules and construction sequencing

Process Development & Execution

- Build scalable procurement processes, tools, and standards for sourcing, contracting, and supplier management
- Standardize materials, specifications, and supplier selection where appropriate
- Partner with engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure alignment across design, procurement, and installation
- Implement tracking and reporting mechanisms for cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency

Required Qualifications

To summarize, we seek someone that has proven expertise to lead a scalable, high-performing procurement function. Establish strategic supplier partnerships and preferred vendor programs that provide improved lead times, supplier responsiveness, and material availability, as well as measurable cost savings and margin improvement through sourcing strategies.

- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership within data center, mission-critical, or related construction environments
- Proven experience sourcing materials and subcontracted labor for data center fit-out projects
- Deep knowledge of:
- Data center infrastructure components (containment, conveyance, electrical distribution, structured cabling, liquid cooling)
- Industry pricing models, supply chains, and vendor landscape
- Established relationships with key manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors in the data center ecosystem with a focus on Electrical and Mechanical Suppliers.
- Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success securing preferred pricing, rebates, and strategic agreements
- Experience setting up preferred vendor programs and long-term supplier partnerships
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with or sourcing from OEM manufacturers and developing white-label solutions
- Technical knowledge to evaluate products, specifications, and installation requirements
- Familiarity with hyperscale data center standards and colocation environments
- Experience aligning procurement strategies with construction sequencing and fast-track project delivery

To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note-taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.

Benefits and Perks:

At Align, we believe that supporting our employees both personally and professionally is key to our success. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to promote health, wellness, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match at 3% up to an annual maximum of $5k.
- Complimentary ClassPass membership to support your health and wellness goals
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company-paid holidays
- Cellphone Reimbursement Program
- Floating Holiday to celebrate a day that is meaningful to you
- Pre-tax commuter benefits, where applicable
- Employee wellness programs, events, and team-building activities
- Employee referral program

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.

Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients.

Our professional services team, which includes [Data Center Solutions](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.align.com%2Fsolutions%2Fdata-center-solutions&data=05%7C02%7C%7C5d54f8ab4b374ce0ace308dde3f262ee%7C344b7de6efed4961a165f32e6a42f482%7C0%7C0%7C638917352360394180%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=b%2F5s%2B1J0df5LpK1CT28HxI20CIY6qE%2BTxmyoOjjgcD8%3D&reserved=0), provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class [Managed Services](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.align.com%2Fmanaged-services&data=05%7C02%7C%7C5d54f8ab4b374ce0ace308dde3f262ee%7C344b7de6efed4961a165f32e6a42f482%7C0%7C0%7C638917352360410935%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=S3EZBZQF%2BVMeUahS0MZDmYkDFVSHmlVtzlyK0x%2FWwwI%3D&reserved=0) team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.

Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.

Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.

For more information, visit: [www.align.com](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.align.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C5d54f8ab4b374ce0ace308dde3f262ee%7C344b7de6efed4961a165f32e6a42f482%7C0%7C0%7C638917352360424594%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6GMa1sZXXNbbzX7sexnsgEmomFAupvRayJjqxTJbSag%3D&reserved=0)

## About Align Communications

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Data center infrastructure, managed IT services, cloud transformation, workplace technology
- **Target customers**: Enterprise and mid-market organizations (B2B), including Fortune 500 companies
- **Mission or purpose**: To provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support current and future business needs, acting as an extension of the client’s team.

## Products & Services
- **Data Center Solutions**: End-to-end services including critical facility assessments, design & build, network cabling, hot/cold aisle containment, expansions, consolidations, and decommissioning.
- **Managed Services**: Turnkey managed platform covering 24x7x365 end-user IT support, monitoring & IT operations, private/public IaaS, cybersecurity advisory, and cloud management.
- **Migrations & Cloud**: Asset inventory, application/workload assessment, capacity strategy, migration planning (cloud/hybrid), and relocation services.
- **Workplace Technology**: Smart office design, AV systems, network/WiFi/IoT, low voltage cabling, and Office 365 migrations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 35 years in business; named one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies (publication not specified); certified Great Place to Work since 2017
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Provider, AWS Select Consulting Partner
- **Growth Signals**: Expanding with multiple offices across the US and London; actively hiring for data center construction, managed services, and project management roles; focused on AI readiness and data center trends in 2025

## Competitive Advantages
- **Experience**: Over three decades of delivering complex IT infrastructure projects for top global companies
- **Certified Expertise**: Award-winning, industry-recognized subject matter experts; all engineers certified on implemented technologies
- **Full Lifecycle Capability**: From strategy and design through deployment and ongoing managed services – a single partner for the entire IT estate
- **Global Support**: 24x7x365 Global Support Desk and offices coast-to-coast in the US plus London

## Strategic Focus
- **AI & High-Performance Computing**: Align is positioning to support AI workloads and HPC demands in data centers
- **Cybersecurity**: Expanding advisory and managed security services
- **Cloud & Hybrid Transformation**: Helping clients navigate migration strategies and optimize workload placement
- **Sustainability**: Implementing power conservation, recycling, and commuter benefits to reduce carbon footprint

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Work Hard, Play Hard” – collaborative, innovative environment with office lunches, happy hours, and team activities
- **Certifications**: Certified Great Place to Work since 2017
- **Benefits**: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching, Employee Referral Program, Education & Training Programs, Business Development Opportunities, Paid Family Leave
- **Work Policy**: Multiple regional offices; likely hybrid/on-site depending on role (many positions are client-site or office-based)
- **Growth**: Opportunities to work with leading technologies, make an impact on high-profile projects, and advance through training and certification programs

## Sources
1. [align.com](https://www.align.com/) – Company overview, services, and locations
2. [align.com/about](https://www.align.com/about) – History, expertise, and global presence
3. [align.com/it-careers-align](https://www.align.com/it-careers-align) – Careers page, culture, and benefits
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/align46](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/align46) – Current job openings

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