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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 infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.
Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.
SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future-today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!
Basic Function
SB Energy is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Director, Mechanical Equipment Supply Chain to lead the global sourcing, supplier relationship management, and supply continuity strategies for critical thermal infrastructure supporting next-generation AI factory and advanced data center developments.
Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, this role will play a central role in scaling SB Energy's data center infrastructure platform by developing resilient and high-performing supplier ecosystems across key thermal infrastructure categories including liquid cooling systems, chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC systems, heat exchangers, pumping systems, and modular thermal solutions.
The Director will work closely with the Director, OFCI Equipment Procurement Engineer to align long-range technology roadmaps with commercial sourcing strategies and integrated business planning requirements. This individual will serve as a key interface between engineering, construction, external design consultants, and strategic suppliers to ensure capacity availability, supplier performance, deployment readiness, and cost competitiveness across a rapidly expanding infrastructure portfolio.
The ideal candidate combines deep supply chain and supplier management expertise with a strong understanding of mission-critical thermal systems and hyperscale data center infrastructure delivery.
Responsibilities

• Lead global sourcing and supplier management strategies for thermal infrastructure equipment supporting hyperscale AI factory and advanced data center projects
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships across critical thermal equipment categories including:
  • Director, Thermal Infrastructure Supply Chain Heat exchangers
  • Dry Coolers
  • Pumping and hydronic systems
  • Modular and prefabricated thermal infrastructure
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new supplier partners to support long-term infrastructure growth, capacity expansion, and supply chain diversification objectives
• Collaborate closely with the Director, AI Infrastructure Supply Chain Innovation to align sourcing execution with long-range infrastructure technology roadmaps
• Support integrated business planning (IBP) processes by translating project pipeline forecasts into supplier capacity and sourcing strategies
• Partner with internal stakeholders including:
• Director, Thermal Infrastructure Supply Chain Drive supplier performance management initiatives focused on quality, delivery reliability, manufacturing readiness, technical capability, and scalability
• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing frameworks, strategic partnerships, and long-term supply arrangements with global equipment manufacturers and suppliers
• Monitor global market dynamics, manufacturing lead times, raw material trends, and geopolitical risks impacting thermal equipment availability and cost
• Support equipment standardization initiatives and procurement specifications in partnership with engineering and construction stakeholders
• Develop mitigation strategies for supply chain constraints, capacity shortages, and schedule risks across large-scale infrastructure programs
• Conduct supplier factory assessments and participate in technical and commercial evaluations for major infrastructure procurements
• Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations related to supply chain health, supplier risks, capacity planning, and sourcing strategy execution

Qualifications/Requirements

• At least 15 years of professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field required
• 10+ years of experience in global business development, thermal equipment product development, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, procurement, or supplier management within mission-critical infrastructure, data centers, HVAC, thermal systems, industrial equipment, or related industries
• Demonstrated experience managing global supplier relationships and strategic sourcing initiatives for complex engineered equipment
• Strong understanding of thermal infrastructure systems supporting data centers, industrial facilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience with liquid cooling technologies and advanced thermal management systems for AI infrastructure environments strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships across engineering, construction, supply chain, and external consultant organizations
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience supporting integrated business planning, long-range forecasting, and supplier capacity planning processes
• Ability to analyze supply-demand dynamics, manufacturing constraints, and infrastructure deployment risks in rapidly scaling environments
• Strong executive communication, analytical, and relationship management capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative environment

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to supplier facilities, project sites, and industry events.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO, Atlanta, GA, Phoenix, AZ
Remote locations considered on a case by case basis.
Base pay: $190,000-$230,000
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 teams. The compensation range provided reflects base pay. Total rewards may also include performance-based bonuses, equity grants, 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 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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