Job Title: Sourcing Manager IIILocation: CA - Fremont - Hybrid (3 days in office)Duration: Contract - through 1/1/2027Pay Range: $70/hr $74/hr (W2)Job ID: 373003About BCforwardBCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Sourcing Manager, Data Center Equipment to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and robotics/automation technologies and a proven ability to negotiate complex agreements, manage supplier performance, and scale early-stage solutions to stable operations.Responsibilities:Develop and nurture strategic vendor relationships, implement performance metrics and scorecards, and conduct regular business reviews.Maintain knowledge of technology and industry trends for data center equipment and perform market analysis.Drive RFI/RFQ processes and lead business awards.Develop and execute negotiation strategies and acceptable terms and conditions through to contract closure.Negotiate complex agreements including MPAs, MSAs, and SOWs with fluency in key terms.Own market and actual cost data and create should-cost models for data center equipment.Resolve commercial and technical queries from the quote process.Ensure business metrics are achieved from manufacturing through data center operation.Collaborate with Manufacturing Quality, Strategic Engineering and Design, Global Site Sourcing, Facility Operations, Construction, and Connectivity.Define and drive core business metrics and risk indicators for continuous improvement; provide QBR metrics on supply chain health and forward risk.Partner with Demand/Supply for assurance of supply and capacity planning, forecasting, materials management, qualification, reliability, and allocation.Required Skills & Qualifications:BA/BS or equivalent with 3-5 years of supply chain experience.5+ years in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management in commercial sourcing roles.Proven analytical experience with the ability to guide teams to deliver results.Experience improving supply chain and supplier performance using cost models and objective performance measures; background in semiconductor/memory commodity.Extensive contracts and negotiations experience, including strategy development and agreement closure.Proficiency in robotics and automation and understanding of supply chain integration with robotics technology.Preferred Skills:MS or MBA.Strong knowledge of forecasting, supplier qualification, allocation, materials management, and quality assurance.Experience in automation/robotics and warehouse/logistics.Specialized Requirements (Robotics/AI Sourcing Focus):Master's or Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Analytics, Robotics and Automation, or a related field, and 5 years of relevant experience.5 years of material or production planning experience.5 years with enterprise systems such as SAP, Oracle, and custom applications.5 years of working knowledge of SQL and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, or Looker) to build and maintain supplier scorecards.2 years negotiating software licensing models for robotics/AI, including per-robot, per-site, usage-based, and support/maintenance terms.2 years defining contract and supplier requirements for AI systems, including model performance metrics, validation methodology, update and rollback processes, telemetry and incident response, and data governance requirements.Why BCforward?At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:Competitive compensation and benefits.Opportunities for growth with global clients.A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.Additional InformationUrgent need. Candidates must have verifiable robotics and automation experience, including end-to-end build through scaling, KPI governance, dashboard development, and AI-enabled analytics for planning.About Our CommitmentBCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.Interested? Apply Now!If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.Email: Phone: (317) 210-8728