Sourcing Specialist Graduate

About the Role

We are building a professional infrastructure business sourcing & supply chain team responsible for end-to-end supplier sourcing, procurement management, contract lifecycle operation, vendor relationship maintenance, and project business support for server, switch, RPDU, and other data center miscellaneous (misc) & supporting services. Relying on standardized sourcing processes and compliant business operations, we support the stable operation and global business expansion of the company’s CDN, data center, and infrastructure service business. The role focuses on both daily operational execution and standardized process landing, suitable for candidates with solid business literacy and strong execution to grow into professional sourcing and supply chain management talents.

As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily business sourcing strategies and operational work, business demand matching, progress tracking, and regular work summary & report output.
• Support the whole process of bidding, RFX inquiry, and procurement negotiation for annual routine projects and temporary incremental projects; assist in sorting out project demands and completing supplier business docking.
• Take charge of end-to-end contract lifecycle management, including new contract signing, renewal, revision, and asset transaction arrangement.
• Follow up global/regional project quotation work, track supplier response progress, coordinate internal technical, product, and account teams, and jointly promote the final landing and closing of projects.
• Sort out and maintain business price verification documents and process files; conduct regular document sorting and review, and ensure that all business operations comply with company systems and industry specifications.
• Assist in new supplier development, registration, and access work; complete supplier business review, compliance verification, and cross-department coordination, and enrich the company’s supplier resource pool.
• Dock and communicate efficiently with long-term cooperative suppliers and internal cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, Tax, Compliance, Business, Technical teams) to solve business problems and ensure efficient business execution.
• Responsible for daily business data statistics and maintenance; regularly sort out business cost data, support cost accounting, TCO analysis, and business optimization work, and provide data support for subsequent sourcing strategy adjustment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Supply Chain Management
• Business Administration
• Engineering
• Economics
• Basic business literacy and market awareness
• Familiar with basic office and supply chain tools
• Data sorting, progress tracking, report preparation, and RFX process initiation
• Detail-oriented, patient, and responsible
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Foundational awareness of data center infrastructure supply chains
• Familiarity with sourcing and delivery concepts for servers, switches, RPDUs, misc hardware, and VARs (Value Added Resellers) is a plus.

Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, and other related majors.
• Understanding of the fundamental logic behind sourcing, procurement, vendor management, and contract management.
• Ability to balance repetitive operational tasks and project-based work.
• Comfortable engaging with cross-department and external stakeholders.
• Internship, co-op, or project experience in sourcing, procurement, vendor management, contract administration, or business operations is preferred.
• Exposure to service sourcing, procurement bidding, contract lifecycle concepts, or supplier management through academic projects or internships is preferred.
• Familiarity with RFX bidding, price verification, or supplier assessment concepts through coursework or internship exposure is preferred.
• Interest or coursework/internship exposure related to data center hardware (servers, switches, RPDUs, misc equipment) procurement, infrastructure services, equipment leasing, global logistics, or cross-regional business support is preferred.
• Strong learning ability and adaptability, with eagerness to quickly pick up new business processes.
• Any cross-regional project experience (e.g., study abroad, international internships) is a plus.
• An analytical mindset with interest in process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Any exposure to supplier relationships, equipment operations, on-site service, or international/cross-border projects (through internships, study abroad, or coursework) is a strong plus.