Principal Sourcer, Data Center

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you’ll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world. Come build the datacenter footprint that powers the AI-Native Cloud. This role is a Principal Datacenter Sourcer on the Strategic Sourcing team that will lead the sourcing, selection, and procurement of datacenter space and power across the globe. You will be the primary commercial owner of our global colocation footprint, driving complex, multi-million dollar negotiations and ensuring our physical infrastructure scales seamlessly to meet customer demand. What You’ll Do: Drive Global Strategy : Develop and execute DigitalOcean's global datacenter site selection and acquisition strategy in alignment with business goals. End-to-End Deal Execution : Lead the entire lifecycle of datacenter acquisition, from initial market research and RFP generation to negotiating Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and complex lease terms. Strategic Vendor Management : Build and maintain deep executive relationships with top-tier global providers. Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and drive vendor performance. Financial & TCO Analysis : Partner closely with Finance to build Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models. Evaluate power rates, tax incentives, and capital vs. operational expenditures. Cross-Functional Leadership : Act as the subject matter expert on datacenter markets. Collaborate with Legal, Datacenter Operations teams to ensure all facilities meet DigitalOcean's stringent standards. Market Intelligence : Continuously monitor the global datacenter and energy marke