Sourcing Subject Matter Expert, Contract Manufacturing & Data Center

Job title: Sourcing Subject Matter Expert, Contract Manufacturing & Data Center

About This Role

Location - Las Colinas, TX Hybrid 1 day onsite per week.

8 weeks contract

Immediate start

We are seeking a Sourcing Subject Matter Expert, Contract Manufacturing & Data Center to support a strategic feasibility study evaluating the use of an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) for data center infrastructure.

In this role, you will partner closely with the client’s technical team to translate infrastructure requirements into a clear sourcing strategy. You will lead structured discovery, investigate key commercial and supplier considerations, assess potential ODM/EMS partners, and help develop a blinded RFI with defined evaluation criteria and commercial frameworks.

This role is focused on the sourcing and commercial side of contract manufacturing, including supplier pricing models, volume commitments, capacity and allocation, lead times, warranties, service levels, and supplier risk. Deep hardware engineering expertise is not required, as the client’s technical team will provide that capability.

The ideal candidate brings strong strategic sourcing and contract manufacturing experience, preferably working with ODM or EMS providers, along with knowledge of the data center industry. You should be comfortable navigating an early-stage initiative, asking the right questions, evaluating suppliers, and turning complex requirements into a structured sourcing and supplier-selection approach.

What You Will Work On

• Partner with the client’s technical team to understand data center infrastructure requirements and translate them into sourcing considerations.
• Lead structured discovery to identify key questions, assumptions, risks, and information gaps related to an ODM sourcing model.
• Assess the feasibility of partnering with ODM and contract manufacturing providers for data center infrastructure.
• Research, identify, and screen potential ODM/EMS suppliers based on capabilities, capacity, commercial models, and overall fit.
• Develop a blinded RFI, including supplier questions, evaluation criteria, and scoring frameworks.
• Evaluate supplier commercial models, including pricing, volume commitments, lead times, capacity and allocation, warranties, and service levels.
• Identify sourcing risks, trade-offs, and supplier dependencies that could impact the proposed manufacturing strategy.
• Compare potential partners and provide clear, fact-based insights to support supplier selection and sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate across technical, sourcing, and business stakeholders to develop recommendations and define next steps.

What You Will Bring

• Strong background in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with direct experience working with ODM, EMS, or contract manufacturing partners.
• Experience within the data center, technology infrastructure, hardware, or electronics industry, with data center experience strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of contract manufacturing commercial models, including pricing, volume commitments, capacity, allocation, lead times, warranties, and service levels.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing RFIs/RFPs, supplier screening, and structured vendor evaluation processes.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into clear sourcing, supplier, and commercial criteria.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, trade-offs, dependencies, and opportunities.
• Excellent supplier management, negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to ask probing, structured questions and work through ambiguity to develop clear recommendations.
• Comfortable working independently while partnering closely with technical, procurement, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to present complex sourcing considerations and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.

What You Can Expect

• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
• Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
• Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).

What We Do

At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently with RGP.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.